It’s OCD Awareness Week, which is a great opportunity to raise some much-needed awareness about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This week reminds us that so many people deal with the challenges of OCD daily, and it’s important to talk openly about what living with it can be like. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone who is, self-care is a huge part of managing it.

The concept, idea, and practice of self care is pretty prevalent nowadays. Many of us know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Self care helps us in so many ways - mentally, emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. I can imagine that for an average person, when they hear “self care,” they can think of a few things to try and how they’d like to do it. But as a step-parent, does self care feel a little bit …different…?

Read Jeni's blog for more on navigating self care in a blended family.

Many of us spend all year pining for summer - and then when it arrives, it falls flat or whips by. Gabrielle writes about how to truly enjoy this time.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. And then what? Jeni writes about continuing to cultivate joy while acknowledging other difficult emotions.

Gabrielle draws a distinction between distraction (which can be a helpful when it is intentional) and avoidance (which isn’t!)

Kelsey writes about how our friendships are one kind of love we all really need.

Katy details how to begin to explore your relationship with your own sexuality.

Jeni writes about why all adults should have at least one hobby - and shares her own.

Emily introduces a concept to think about your needs as a person - and figure out what to shift so your balance feels better.

Kelsey introduces an intentional twist on traditional New Year’s Resolutions.