Elizabeth C. Garcia 
As mothers, we are often left juggling countless responsibilities and duties. It’s not uncommon to feel drained and overwhelmed, struggling to meet the never-ending demands of motherhood. It is crucial to remember, though, that in order to give the best to our children, we first need to take care of ourselves. This doesn’t mean scheduling … Read more
Being an introverted mom is a unique experience that often requires balancing the demands of family life and personal energy needs. Our recent podcast episode, “Balancing Energy and Self-Care as an Introverted Mom” offers a wealth of practical advice and strategies for mothers who identify as introverts. Challenges of The Introverted Mom In the episode, … Read more
In the relentless pace of modern life, it’s easy to find ourselves teetering on the edge of exhaustion, juggling a multitude of responsibilities and striving to meet ever-rising expectations. However, an essential yet often overlooked aspect of self-care involves setting boundaries and understanding our own limitations to avoid burnout. Recognize Your Limits In the latest … Read more
We may think that self-love has to come before self-care because if you only love yourself, then by default you will practice self-care. However, the process of loving yourself may require much more than just waking up one morning, looking at yourself in the mirror, and telling yourself how valuable you are. The concept of … Read more
Late last year, I suffered the loss of my father and my 20-year old cousin. A self-care partner is what helped get me through these difficult times. Society, cultural background, and the environments that we live in teach us the value of independence. However, independence can be a lonely place. I once read the value … Read more
So often, I hear women speak about how there is no time or money for a self-care life or they have guilt around allowing themselves to have some self-care time because they have to forgo time to care for family members as a trade-off. This sparks me to think that sometimes we get the meaning … Read more
Want to get in on the biggest secret to self-care? Let me tell you a story about a time in my life when life didn’t seem to be going according to plan. Yes, you know those perfect plans we make for ourselves that we can never live up to. Up to then, everything in my … Read more
If you are feeling stuck, keep reading and start thriving! Oftentimes feeling stuck is a symptom of having too much on your plate. You may be feeling overwhelmed and do not know where to begin to tackle everything on your to-do list. Your mind is crowded with all the things and it is important to … Read more
These days there is a lot to be said about self-care and the need for a self-care routine, but why is this so important? You may be asking yourself if it is necessary to have a self-care routine or can’t you just simply practice self-care from time to time? I will tell you my personal … Read more
This weekend my husband and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary and although it was a happy time for all of us, I couldn’t help but think of the loss that my family and I experienced in the span of those ten years. As I planned and prepared for our upcoming trip, I listened to our … Read more