Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain

VLOG VERSION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Life is full of ups and downs, but sometimes the downs can really rattle us, making it almost impossible to enjoy or manage much in life. Sometimes there's something so catastrophic that it completely disrupts the nervous system and leaves you stuck in a place of panic, dread or hopelessness.  My friend, if this is how you're feeling, I'm so glad you found yourself here with this post.  Today we are going to take a little look at what happens to the brain and the body when it's feeling unsafe. And then, we're going to learn...

Vlog version at the bottom of this page. Do you know what one of the most important forms of self care is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s literally the least demanding thing you can do to ensure your body has the resources to heal itself. If you guessed rest, then you win a gold star, my friend. Well done. With the state of the world being what it is today, personally, I know my brain and body are screaming for the lowest-key self care possible. So today, we’re going to talk about what rest actually is, how it affects...

Want to learn a crazy thing about stress?It can actually a good thing.   My name is Crystal McLain, this is Creative Self Care, and together we’re exploring new ways towards wellness, so we can effectively care for the mind, body and mother-lovin’ soul, and live healthy, empowered lives-individually and collectively. If you appreciate what I’m doing here at CMC, want to support my work, and gain a more personal experience, consider joining my friends at Patreon for the same price as a fancy cup of coffee. To learn more about our community and how we’re making a positive impact, you can visit crystalmclaincreative.com Alright, let’s get...

*Feel like watching a vlog instead? You can access that feature at the bottom of the page! Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck, like you're incapable of making even the tiniest decision, or doing the smallest task? Well, you can blame your brain for throwing you into something called functional freeze. Today, here at CMC, we're going to learn exactly what functional freeze is, why it happens, and most importantly, what we can do to overcome it, so you can show up in life like the decisive, proactive badass that I know you're capable of being.  My name is Crystal McLain, this is Creative Self Care,...

Today we’re talking about living a life with purpose. Before I knew what this really meant, I used to roll my eyes at idea. But living a life with purpose doesn’t mean you’re living some grandiose, inspirational life that’s full of spiritual significance, and worthy of dramatic theme music.Uh, no. It means something quite a bit different. And that, my friend, is exactly what we’re going to talk about today. So, living a life with purpose simply means we’re attaching meaning to our actions. There’s a reason WHY we’re doing something. And the more we can align these reasons with...