Many people are feeling extra stress and anxiety, so using a variety of tools and practices such as Reiki helps reduce stress and create a positive mental state. Ready to try it? Reiki is particularly helpful if you are stressed, anxious, or experiencing an emotional upset. These calming techniques use universal energy can help destress […]
Brian Kukan, healing, reiki, self-care, stress reduction, wellnessFlower Discovery August 12, 2020
meditation, mindfulness, self-care, stress reduction, wellnessMusic quiets anxiety, creates connections, and uplifts the human experience. It’s not surprising to turn to in times of uncertainty. Here’s what we are listening to right now. Jenna – 90’s dance to keep up the vibe Leela – 2Pac & Biggie, Post Malone. I heart, Posty! Garth Brooks and some classic rock – eclectic […]
healthy, music, self-careIf you are not sure whether journaling is for you, keep reading. Writing daily or a regular basis provides an opportunity to create a dialog with ourselves. It makes us better writers, but the more important reason is the surprising health benefits it delivers. Here’s our favorite five: Reduces stress and anxiety. Writing creates a space […]
mindfulness, self-care, wellness, weSPARK, writingThe average caregiver provides about 32 hours a week, caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis. It’s no wonder why caregivers rarely spend time on self-care. Yet, self-care is so essential in replenishing our ability to help others. Here are our favorite easy but helpful tips for caregivers. Self-care is not selfish, so […]
caregiver, mindfulness, self-careIn California, the warmer weather makes it difficult to tell when we are in the cold and flu season. However, by the time October rolls in, it’s definitely cold season. There are simple precautions we can take to stave off the cold and stay well. Here are our five favorite cold season reminders: Stock up […]
cold season, self-care, tipsMindful self-care for men goes beyond merely adding it to your schedule or to-do list – it includes recognizing perceptions about self-care and masculinity then challenging an antiquated point-of-view conditioning. By Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, weSPARK’s Men’s Support Group Facilitator: “Our men’s group really emphasizes how we as men can change old conditioning which is […]
cancer support, healing, healthy, healthy living, holistic, self-care, support group, wellness
Intention – by Wendi Eckstein C.Ht, Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master/Teacher There is an old Vedic text that says, you are what your deepest desire is. As your desire is, so is your intention. Intention is getting clear on what you really want. The best time to get clear on what you really want is when […]
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The inner bully is a very vulnerable person. We are not born to desire suffering, but it is very easy for us to cause suffering to our selves. If someone else spoke to you in the same harsh way that your own thoughts do, would you be friends with them? Would you try to console […]
bully, cancer, mindfulness, self-care, self-esteem, self-love
During the month of June we hosted a virtual self-care challenge on Instagram with many of our guests participating. The benefit of participating in this challenge extends beyond the obvious, the weSPARK self-care challenge t-shirt. A daily practice of self-care can have a profound impact on your life. Recently, I incorporated Frank Ostaseski’s “The Five […]
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