ISOLATION IS NOT SELF CARE — WELLNESS MYTH #2
The bathtub is filling. The candles are lit. You settle in with relief. Soon all your worries and stress will be washed away. After your bath you will emerge resurrected, refreshed and ready to serve your family-aging parent-boss-partner-community with grace for yet another day. (hmmmm…did I just say that last part out loud?)
SHELTERING TOGETHER: GIVING THE GIFT OF MASSAGE
A simple warm touch can provide profound benefits, including calming cardiovascular stress & providing a release of oxytocin, which is associated with feelings of love, bonding, and wellbeing.