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“Self-Care” vs. “Self Comfort” (And Why You Need Both)

January 22, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Here’s a novel idea: consider that self-care alone might not be enough to truly resolve your inner feelings of stress and wellbeing. This is because many wellness experts talk about “self-care” when what most people really need is the ability to “self comfort.” Self-care is all the usual stuff— diet, exercise, meditation, time with friends, […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: getting to know yourself, self care, self love

The 100 Best Pregnancy-Safe Skincare & Beauty Products of 2025

January 10, 2025 by Admin Leave a Comment

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This master guide to the 100 best pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products on the market today combines scientific research, beauty editor tips, EWG and environmental advocacy recommendations, and other holistic health insight into the coolest, safest products every mom-to-be needs to try.   When shopping for pregnancy-safe skincare and beauty products, always remember: What goes on […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, pregnancy, skincare, stressed out skin

Paramore’s Hayley Williams to Design “Sanctuary of Self-Love” for Bonnaroo

May 2, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams recently reported via her Instagram that she will be designing a “Sanctuary of Self-Love” for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival‘s 2019 edition. The annual Manchester, Tennessee music festival will feature headliners Childish Gambino, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Solange, Brandi Carlile, Mac DeMarco, The National, The Lumineers, and Hozier, among many […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: music, self care, self esteem, self love

Sarah Blondin’s “Honoring Life” Meditation is A Thing of Beauty

February 19, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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As we previously wrote in our guide to the Best Free Meditation Apps & Podcasts, we adore Sarah Blondin’s poetic, beautifully-written meditations, which the Vancouver-based writer and meditation teacher puts out for free on her Live Awake Podcast. Recently, we came across Blondin’s “Honoring Life” meditation, which strikes us as a perfect meditation for our […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: meditation

15 Cool Bucket List Things to Do in Northern Virginia

January 12, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Northern Virginia is something of an enigma to people from outside the state. Those who don’t understand what “NoVa” means have a hard time understanding why super cultured, super liberal, beautifully landscaped Northern Virginia– aka “NoVa”– is so different from the rest of Virginia, which is much more rustic, agrarian, and pastoral by comparison.  This […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Travel Guide, virginia

11 Anxiety Hacks Every Nervous Person Should Know

December 9, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re in need of some serious stress relief or you’re worried about the state of the world, the below anxiety hacks are not just helpful, but they’re also practical. For a longer, more detailed version of our favorite hacks for functional anxiety relief (including more extensive links to peer-reviewed scientific research,) please consult our […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks Tagged With: anxiety, anxiety relief, Panic Attack Toolkit, therapy for anxiety

A Prayer For When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

December 6, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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So– you’ve hit rock bottom, you’re feeling scared and lonely, and this is what you consider to be your lowest point. Maybe you’re sick, maybe you’ve experienced massive loss, maybe your worst fear or greatest terror in life has been realized: Now what?  Even if you’re not religious, you can still use mindful self-talk– which […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety help, depression, getting to know yourself, self care, self love

How To Listen Better (An Essential Skill That We Need To Practice More)

September 1, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram you know that I’ve been on this kick recently of really trying to be a better listener. What follows is a parable that sums up why. A few weeks ago, I heard a conversation between critically-acclaimed psychologist Harriet Lerner and shame researcher Brené Brown that piqued my interest with […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: getting to know yourself

12 Things That Are Better Predictors of Happiness Than Money, “Success”, or Accolades

May 10, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If happiness is all that matters at the end of the day, then why obsess over money and success when everything you need to be happy is already within your control? This is the premise of what I call the “Dirty Dozen” of Happiness: 12 key attributes, circumstances, and personal qualities that are better predictors […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: depression, free therapy, self esteem, stress relief

15 Cool Things to do in Montreal (Gorgeous Visitor’s Guide)

December 21, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re planning your first visit to Montreal or are a repeat visitor to the city, this roundup of the best things to do in Montreal, Canada has a little bit of something for everyone. This charming, French-speaking Canadian city is full of European-style neighborhoods, cobblestone alleys, warmly-lit restaurants, and eclectic boutiques worth exploring– plus […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Canadian cities, Travel Guide

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