Caring Crate Blog — Self-Care

Whether you're a creative for work, enjoy it as a form of self-expression, or are just looking for something new to add to your self-care routine, challenging yourself creatively has many benefits. Getting creative is a great way to practice mindfulness and can help relieve stress as you're focused on what you are doing, plus it engages your brain in different ways, which can help you to better solve problems, gain self-awareness, and feel more confident.  However, we all know that creativity is something that can feel forced, and its easy to back away from creative activities when you're feeling...

Whether you struggle with getting enough sleep yourself, or you're looking to treat someone who could use a little help prioritizing their rest, we've chosen some amazing gifts to help promote relaxation and better sleep.

Whether or not reading is a part of your self-care routine, experiencing poetry can be a great way to care for yourself.  In bite-sized poems, modern-day poets are tacking topics that can help you to release emotions, think creatively, and help you learn a little more about yourself.  These selections are all focused on topics that surround self-love and healing, and a great edition to your bookshelf or coffee table for whenever you need to slow down for a moment and focus on you.

Empaths, also known as highly-sensitive people, are  those people who just feel everything. If you've ever been labelled as "too emotional" or "overly sensitive", or find yourself needing time to re-charge after being around others, chances are you're an empath.  While this is awesome for creating connections with others, taking on other's emotions can be incredibly draining.  These self-care suggestions are great for when you need time to re-charge. Therapy When you're constantly taking on other's problems, it can be a huge weight on yourself, but you don't have to take it all on alone.  Even a monthly therapy session...

When dealing with dry skin caused by the winter weather, there’s nothing like the exfoliating power of a good scrub to help reveal smooth, renewed skin. An amazing scrub can be such a great part of your self-care routine, and here’s why: It Encourages You to Take a Little More Time in the Shower Just like baths, showers can be incredibly relaxing and a great part of your self-care routine. However, we’re guessing that your showers are likely quick, and have the sole focus on getting you clean. Using a scrub in the shower forces you to slow down and enjoy your shower a little more, taking the time to exfoliate all areas of your skin. Make it a mindful moment by really paying attention to the sensation of the scrub against your skin.