Last Friday, I was in a particularly bad mood.I have no idea why, but I woke up and was not having it.I didn’t have my Botox appointment (I get a lip flip) until 12, but I was not ready to stay at home, so I turned it into a self-care day and went to getContinue reading “Impromptu Self Care Day”
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Make July Count: Simple Ways to Savor the Season and Stay on Track
We’re officially halfway through the year, and July is the perfect checkpoint. The fireworks have faded, but the spark inside you doesn’t have to. Whether you’re chasing goals, healing, growing, or just trying to stay afloat — this is your reminder: July can still count. Here’s how to make the most of it, with purposeContinue reading “Make July Count: Simple Ways to Savor the Season and Stay on Track”
Ways to Decrease Stress in the Summer
Summer is often painted as the season of rest and relaxation, but let’s be honest—between travel plans, social obligations, and juggling kids’ schedules, stress can creep in fast. The good news? With a few mindful changes and intentional practices, summer can truly become a time of renewal. Here are seven easy, effective ways to reduceContinue reading “Ways to Decrease Stress in the Summer”
Support and Be Supported
If you’re looking for a great way to learn more about self-care, mental wellness, and more, PLUS support us in a great way then head here and join our Patreon. patreon.com/youmeandbenny It’s a great way to help us to keep doing what we love WHILE promoting self care, mental wellness and so much more.We appreciateContinue reading “Support and Be Supported”
I Feel More Grateful Each Day
It’s a few days into 2025, and I am trying to feel grateful for everything.It’s been a rough start—I came into 2025 sick as a dog—but I was grateful for being at home, snuggling my dogs, and getting a long winter break from work. Grateful. Sometimes, it is HARD to feel grateful. The end andContinue reading “I Feel More Grateful Each Day”
That Time Of Year
If you’re like me – this time of year can be fun and exciting but also a little depressing.Seasonal Depression hits me like a ton of bricks when I hardly see the sun.When I leave for work, it is dark and, and when I get home, it’s dark.Not fun!I NEED THE SUN.I’m the opposite ofContinue reading “That Time Of Year”
Unplug
I learned in therapy that I do not unplug.I am always worried about myself or other people, mainly others, and I don’t take time for myself to unplug and reset. It’s one of my biggest things – and I try to do it best I can and work on it more than I do anythingContinue reading “Unplug”
Self Care and Positivity
I was talking with some friends today about practicing self care and how I preach it to everyone I meet but I don’t follow it as often as I should.Practice what you preach is failing here – whomp whomp.But I do my best – knowing I could do more – so here I am, trying.Continue reading “Self Care and Positivity”
New Plant Obsession
Sometimes I get a little obsessed.Lately, it’s plants.I’ve had a few before, I kept one cactus and an aloe plant alive but I DID kill one cactus because I watered it too much.I just say I loved it too much and that didn’t seem like it was a bad thing. LOL!But now I have decidedContinue reading “New Plant Obsession”
Glow Up Collective
I am really into self care.Self love.All things making yourself better in whatever way you can. So of course, I started something.I’ve got a few things – so let’s strap in! Newsletter – Yep that’s right! I made a newsletter for self care. It gets sent out once a week (normally on a Monday) andContinue reading “Glow Up Collective”