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5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care

Casey Mansfield

If one of your goals/resolutions is to practice self-care, here are 5 things you can do:

  • Go Outside. As little as 5 minutes helps to reduce stress and release dopamine.
  • Stick to a bedtime.
  • Yoga…even just 5 minutes!
  • Aromatherapy is wonderful for producing a calming sense of relaxation. Essential oils, scented lotions, or candles can be used.
  • Journaling helps keep us self-aware. Entries can range from reflection, gratitude, or even a to-do list. Here are some daily prompts to get started:
Sober Eve 2017!
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Sober Eve 2017!

Casey Mansfield

The Story Houston is hosting a sober New Year’s Eve party this Sunday (Dec. 31st) for anyone not wanting to be around alcohol but still desiring a good time. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, a photo booth, midnight confetti drop, coffee bar, and mocktails! It is from 9PM-1AM and located at 3471 Westheimer Rd Houston 77027. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.thelovettcenter.com/event/sobereve. Come out and ring in 2018 surrounded by joy, laughter, and fun.

More information can be found on their Facebook or Instagram page:

https://www.facebook.com/SoberEveHTX/

https://www.instagram.com/soberevehtx

If you prefer to speak to someone directly about the event, you can contact Bree or Sarah:

Bree Brown – bree@thelovettcenter.com or 713.470.9878 ext. 900

Sarah Bolton – sarahb@serenitylightrecovery.com or 832.922.3604

Putting Myself First in 2018
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Putting Myself First in 2018

Casey Mansfield

In 2018, I Will Put Myself First

“I want to feel the peace within, and I want all the scars on my soul to fade away. I will fight every thought about not being able to do something because I have had enough negative thoughts and that is not something I want to keep doing in the next year.”

  • I will leave the past in the past and focus on moving forward.
  • I will let go of negative, toxic people.
  • I will focus on just being me even if people do not like me.
  • I will respect myself more.
  • I will let go of others’ opinions about me.
  • I will love myself.
  • I am going to choose myself, think positively, and accept myself.
Teaching Children Gratitude
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Teaching Children Gratitude

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Gratitude is taught, not innate. Gratitude can help us learn empathy and shows us it is not always about what we want. Gratitude teaches us something good can come out of anything. We can begin teaching children gratitude when they are toddlers. It begins by modeling gratuitous behavior in our everyday lives including our daily conversations and using manners.

Ideas:

1) Create a “thanking” part of the day

2) Have children help around the house

3) Encourage generosity

4) Have children help others

5) Provide opportunities to earn things

6) Teach them to write thank you cards (or have the younger ones draw thank you pictures)

7) Tell them “no” at times because it is difficult to develop gratitude when your every desire is granted

This article has more details about instilling gratitude in children as well as ideas on how to handle this topic during the holiday season: Teaching Children to Be Grateful