Suffice it to say that with a close relative’s destination wedding, a week-long summer vacation, finishing an online class, dog- and house-sitting, tons of wedding prep and our wedding all happening in the next six weeks… life feels crazy right now.

When there’s this much going on, often the usual self-care techniques just don’t cut it. Slipping into a comfy robe and kicking my feet up with a cup of tea sounds wonderful. But for an overactive mind like mine, sometimes that causes even more anxiety. I should be doing something right now!

So here are some ways that I’ve found to practice self-care in this crazy season of life. Unlike many self-care lists, these ideas are concrete and productive. They may not seem inherently restful or indulgent. But they’re little tasks that often fall through the cracks when life gets busy–often, tasks that have a disproportionate impact on how put-together we feel. Enjoy!… Read More »