Living with an autoimmune disease can be a challenge. When a flare up decides to wreak havoc in your body, even the simple things can be very difficult. These conditions – where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, encompass a wide range of disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and Psoriasis. Individuals diagnosed with autoimmune diseases often face symptoms that impact
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Sometimes feeling happier and more at ease can be as simple as switching your playlist. If you tend to listen to upbeat music, these playlist options are a great alternative for times when you want to take a break and relax. It can be difficult to disconnect from the work day, but taking 5 minutes to close your eyes and breath can actually allow you to refocus. Check out these
Have you heard of the “5 Senses Exercise”? It’s a simple yet incredibly effective technique that many therapists recommend for anxious moments. Engaging all of our senses at a single moment has a way of diverting our attention from whatever may be distressing us. It’s grounding and can help to bring you back to homeostasis (or at least a normal level of nervces!). Whether it’s a job interview, date, or
You want to treat yourself, but you don’t want to leave the premises of your home. The spa sounds great, but it’s expensive and again, requires leaving the house. Enter the at home spa night! It’s a simple, effective way to put a little self-care into your schedule. Take some inspiration from your middle school sleepover days and check out our list of 10 things you might need for the
“It’s helpful to remember that it is not about you, but rather the moment shared between you and the person you are communicating with.” Carrie Ann Inaba What does finding your voice mean? It can mean living life according to your values, acting in a way that reflects your truest self, taking a stand for what you believe in, or the process of finding who you are at your core.
I rely on Amazon for a lot of things because it’s incredibly convenient! They have so many great household necessities, but I’ve also come to love the variety of beauty products they have available. I’m all about mixing high end and lower-end brands, and my beauty routine is no exception to that. These are just a few of my all-time favorite products. They are tried and true, affordable, and most
WHAT IS MANIFESTATION? Manifestation is the process of writing down, visualizing, and putting your goals into action. It seems like every few years manifestation has a resurgence in popularity, with new gurus touting its benefits and promising their methods will make your dreams come true overnight. Even TikTok has caught on – the 3-6-9 manifestation method hashtag has been viewed 89.3 billion times as of July 2022. So, is manifestation
Today I am having a conversation with the Content Producer and Senior Writer of Carrie Ann Conversations, Ellyn Sinicropi. We met while working together at “Dancing with the Stars”, and then I asked her to come and work for me at CAC! She started as the Judges Production Assistant, and will be returning this year as an Associate Producer. People that are talented, intuitive, creative, sensitive, honest and have a
I’ve had some time off so I’ve been decorating, but with this economy I don’t want to spend too much. So I’ve been shopping for things on Amazon! I get it quickly and and if I don’t like it, it’s easy to return. I’m a believer that having a beautiful home is important to your wellbeing. Your surroundings matter, and having things around you that make you happy, ground you,
I know what you’re thinking: turning my room into a “sanctuary” sounds costly. Decorations? In this economy? I don’t think so. However, turning your space into a calm, inviting getaway can be done with a few inexpensive tweaks. If you’ve found yourself looking at a room in your house or apartment and thinking “this doesn’t feel like me”, this article is for you. Sometimes we don’t even notice we’ve been