Sleep Self-Care

Sleep Self-Care in the New Year

In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow proposes a theory of psychology known as the hierarchy of needs. According Dr. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (frequently portrayed as a pyramid, although Maslow didn’t theorize it as such), physiological needs were the primary needs of humans and as a human developed emotionally, the needs would gain more non-physiological attributes. The most basic needs are …

Physical Self-Care in the New Year - Four Directions Wellness

Physical Self-Care in the New Year

As I say in Prioritizing Self-Care in the New Year,  Physical care is about getting enough movement in your daily lifestyle. You don’t need to get a gym membership and run three to five miles per day, to have proper physical self-care. It’s important to remember that 30 Move Minutes five times per week is recommended by the American Heart …

Nutrition Self-Care in the New Year

Nutrition Self-Care in the New Year

You remember the adage growing up that you are what you eat. In so many ways today that has been proven true by science. And, even with this insight, we all struggle to some extent today with the mountain of food and beverage options that nutrition self-care can be challenging. In this week’s edition, I cover the basics of nutritional …