Although the term ‘self-care’ has been around since the 1950s, the concept behind it is still widely misunderstood. The term self-care often means different things to different people and sometimes the objective behind self-care gets lost in the conversation. Even worse, self-care is sometimes spoken of derisively. It is implied that self-care is somehow selfish...Read More

Although summer heat is nothing to mess with (especially in Tucson—whew!), there still seems to be a lazy, hazy quality to the time between the holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day. So how can you make the most of them?   The Joy of Exploration We all feel it sometimes: the grind of daily living....Read More

Scientists and spiritualists have long been fascinated by the power of gratitude and its importance in our lives, especially how it affects our mental health and overall perspective. Frequently acknowledging the good in your life is different than forced positivity—and much more powerful.  Defining Gratitude The American Psychological Association (APA) indicates that gratitude is “a...Read More