Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

I’ve been running into a lot of folks lately who are struggling to practice self care. You know, basic things like doing the dishes, taking a shower, staying away from doom scrolling. And as much as they want to, there just seems to be a force field that deflects them from following through.  In today’s post we’re going to take a look at some reasons why, despite common sense and the desire to practice self care, we still feel incapable of doing so. And then we’ll learn a few ways for you to get back to taking good care of...

Have you ever slept in, and then thought you were lazy?Have you ever made a mistake, and then thought you were stupid?Have you ever given in to a craving, and then thought you were weak? Chances are, you’ve probably had thoughts similar to these at some point in your life. We all have.  These definitive, dichotomous thoughts are examples of black and white thinking. And black and white thinking is a bitch that can keep us locked up in boxes. But, luckily for us, we have the key that can set us free. In today’s post, we’re going to talk...

Today I want to get into one of the biggest illusions we encounter when we’re trying to practice acts of self care, love, or empowerment.  And this distorted reality, my friend, is the belief that we are undeserving of those things.  Yes, today we are talking about self worth.  And in this post we’re going to get to the bottom of the bullshit that’s causing us to believe that we’re undeserving, and tap into some practical tools that will not only dispel this toxic belief, but give us permission to demand only the best for ourselves.    Welcome to the...

Everywhere we look, we are constantly being told what to do, and I fucking hate it. ...I absolutely hate it.  Sometimes the messages are obnoxiously loud and clear, but sometimes they are very subtle, which, somehow, makes them more convincing.  But despite their delivery, they end up crowding our heads and make it harder to see our own truth. And that’s when we start making decisions that aren’t in our best interest.  In today’s short, sweet post we’re going to silence the noise, think for ourselves, and find empowerment by asking one simple question. Welcome to the blogcast, Unlocking Wellness!...

Here at CMC, I am hell-bent on finding ways to live the best life possible, despite the madness in this world. And it’s my mission to share all the wins, in hopes that folks will get inspired and feel empowered to find delicious wellness routines of their own. Previously, we’ve discussed things like manifestation or goal setting, how to overcome failure, how to rise during challenging times, and ways to make self care more comprehensive. But the time has come to start putting these things into practice, and get creative with our self care. And today, my friend, we are...