GRATITUDE grat・i・tude noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness to someone. Gratitude is often something we express to someone we feel indebted to or when we have benefited from their actions. We usually think of gratitude as a way to show someone our appreciation but we don’t… Read more: Gratitude || How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Life

What are cognitive distortions? Cognitive distortions are negative thinking patterns that are not based in fact and do not reflect reality. These patterns create an unrealistic – and usually negative – perception leading you to have negatively biased feelings about situations and events. Cognitive distortions are not a mental illness. In fact, it is completely… Read more: Cognitive Distortions || What They Are + How To Keep Them At Bay

What is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique that removes dead skin cells and “peach fuzz”. It is not the same as “shaving your face”. This treatment is often offered in medical spas but can be done in the comfort of your own home with the right tools and aftercare products. All you need… Read more: Dermaplaning 101 || How To Dermaplane At Home

ABC PLEASE is a dialectal behavioral therapy skill (DBT) used to improve emotional regulation and combat vulnerability to emotional crisis. DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan, a psychologist and an author. The basis of this skill is taking care of ourselves first so we are able to take care of others in order to build… Read more: ABC PLEASE || An Acronym To Remember

A few years ago, I was trying to find the best self-tanner for my skin. I had been to the dermatologist and had to have a couple of areas biopsied. Skin cancer runs in my family and after years of never using sun screen and going to the tanning bed once a day, I decided… Read more: Self-Tanning 101 || Tips to Achieve the Perfect Glow

What is self-care? Self-care is defined as the practice of taking action to preserve one’s own health. It is not synonymous with self-indulgence or selfishness. Self-care means taking care of yourself so you can do your job, you can help others, you can be healthy, and you can do all the things you need and… Read more: Self-Care || What It Is + How To Build Your Own Self-Care Routine