self care Archives | makeselfcaresimple.com https://makeselfcaresimple.com/tag/self-care/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:35:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSSfabicon-32x32.png self care Archives | makeselfcaresimple.com https://makeselfcaresimple.com/tag/self-care/ 32 32 When It Looks Like Nothing Is Changing — But Your Body Is Quietly Improving https://makeselfcaresimple.com/february-self-care-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=february-self-care-update https://makeselfcaresimple.com/february-self-care-update/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:27:16 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=3787 Each month I share a real-life self-care reflection — not as a perfect example, but as a way of showing how the body responds to the life we’re actually living. If you’ve ever felt like your body doesn’t follow the plan, these monthly updates will help you start noticing the patterns that are easy to [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/february-self-care-update/feed/ 0 When Self-Care Still Needs Adjusting https://makeselfcaresimple.com/january-self-care-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=january-self-care-update https://makeselfcaresimple.com/january-self-care-update/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=3643 January 2026 Self-Care Update What my body showed me this month January gave me a lot of information about my body — despite what could have looked like a setback. If you are new, this is where I share the ups and downs of my own self-care journey to give you a picture of how [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/january-self-care-update/feed/ 0 November Self-Care: When Pause Became Progress https://makeselfcaresimple.com/november-self-care-when-pause-became-progress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=november-self-care-when-pause-became-progress https://makeselfcaresimple.com/november-self-care-when-pause-became-progress/#respond Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:13:39 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=3274 If you’re new here, I share a Self-Care Update every month — not a polished highlight reel, but a real look at what’s happening in my body and my healing journey. Here’s November. 1. My Month in a Few Words I thought this month was going to be “Maintenance,” but it turned out to be [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/november-self-care-when-pause-became-progress/feed/ 0 Declutter with the Moon: Release Clutter, Reclaim Peace https://makeselfcaresimple.com/declutter-with-the-moon-release-clutter-reclaim-peace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=declutter-with-the-moon-release-clutter-reclaim-peace https://makeselfcaresimple.com/declutter-with-the-moon-release-clutter-reclaim-peace/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:26:52 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=2042 When your energy is low, even a small mess can feel impossible to face. That’s why I love helping people declutter with the Moon — a gentle, monthly routine that guides you to release clutter one small step at a time, without feeling overwhelmed. Over the year, these little steps add up, turning even the [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/declutter-with-the-moon-release-clutter-reclaim-peace/feed/ 0 Gentle Movement Reset: A 28-Day Non-Exercise Movement Challenge to Boost Well-Being https://makeselfcaresimple.com/boost-wellbeing-with-a-28-day-non-exercise-movement-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boost-wellbeing-with-a-28-day-non-exercise-movement-challenge https://makeselfcaresimple.com/boost-wellbeing-with-a-28-day-non-exercise-movement-challenge/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:44:31 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=692 Curious to find out what a 28-day Non-Exercise movement challenge is all about? If you live with mobility issues, chronic pain, fatigue, or other health conditions, exercise can feel like a loaded word — or even impossible.But movement — in all its gentle, creative forms — is a foundation for energy, healing, and happiness. So [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/boost-wellbeing-with-a-28-day-non-exercise-movement-challenge/feed/ 0 The chewing challenge: Reduce Bloat, Taste More and Eat Less https://makeselfcaresimple.com/the-chewing-challenge-reduce-bloat-taste-more-and-eat-less/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-chewing-challenge-reduce-bloat-taste-more-and-eat-less https://makeselfcaresimple.com/the-chewing-challenge-reduce-bloat-taste-more-and-eat-less/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:32:16 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=958 Join this simple 28-day chewing challenge and unlock better digestion, enjoy food more, and even experience effortless weight loss! This powerful self-care practice is surprisingly simple: just chew your food more. Do you remember someone — a parent, teacher, or grandparent — reminding you to chew your food properly? Turns out, they were absolutely right. [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/the-chewing-challenge-reduce-bloat-taste-more-and-eat-less/feed/ 0 How to Create Your Menu Of Self-Care https://makeselfcaresimple.com/what-is-a-menu-of-self-care-and-how-to-create-yours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-menu-of-self-care-and-how-to-create-yours https://makeselfcaresimple.com/what-is-a-menu-of-self-care-and-how-to-create-yours/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:40:00 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=2824 Discover what a personalised Menu of Self-Care really is – and why it becomes the foundation of simple, meaningful progress with your health and wellbeing My Story When midlife changes – combined with long-Covid – left my immune system reacting to almost everything, I realised something surprising: The remedies and routines that had worked beautifully [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/what-is-a-menu-of-self-care-and-how-to-create-yours/feed/ 0 How to Plan your First Forest Bathing Experience – to Recharge & Feel Refreshed. https://makeselfcaresimple.com/how-to-plan-your-first-forest-bathing-experience-ready-to-recharge-feel-refreshed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-plan-your-first-forest-bathing-experience-ready-to-recharge-feel-refreshed https://makeselfcaresimple.com/how-to-plan-your-first-forest-bathing-experience-ready-to-recharge-feel-refreshed/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 16:54:54 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=1106 A Personal Note As far back as I can remember, the moment I stepped inside a wood, forest, or even a small spinney, I immediately noticed a shift — both in my surroundings and within myself. The tall, cathedral-like acoustics, the soft feel underfoot, and that earthy, grounding scent all seem to whisper, slow down, [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/how-to-plan-your-first-forest-bathing-experience-ready-to-recharge-feel-refreshed/feed/ 0 5 Minutes to Feel Good in Your Skin https://makeselfcaresimple.com/5-skin-confidence-in-5-minutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-skin-confidence-in-5-minutes https://makeselfcaresimple.com/5-skin-confidence-in-5-minutes/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:26:31 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=990 Learn how dry brushing can support lymphatic health, reduce bloat, and refine skin texture in this simple 28-day routine for beginners. Your glow starts here. The Skin You Forgot You Had As the weather warms and the winter layers come off, there’s always that moment — you catch a glimpse of your arms or legs [...]

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]]> https://makeselfcaresimple.com/5-skin-confidence-in-5-minutes/feed/ 0 65 Fun Non-Exercise Movement Ideas to burn calories and improve health! https://makeselfcaresimple.com/65-fun-non-exercise-movement-ideas-to-burn-calories-and-improve-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=65-fun-non-exercise-movement-ideas-to-burn-calories-and-improve-health https://makeselfcaresimple.com/65-fun-non-exercise-movement-ideas-to-burn-calories-and-improve-health/#respond Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:10:19 +0000 https://makeselfcaresimple.com/?p=794 Looking for easy ways to move more — even when exercise feels impossible?These 65 fun Non-Exercise Movement ideas help you sit less, boost energy, and improve well-being through simple daily actions. Perfect if you live with pain, fatigue, or mobility challenges, or just want to break up long sitting hours.Gentle movement really adds up — [...]

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