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ME Cycles and Wondermints: Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 5, 2024
Post category:Co-Parenting Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Spirituality

The signal you are giving to your body and soul, is this, "I am worthy of being taken care of. I still love everyone else, but I need to put a few ME CYCLES in the mix.

Looking to Get a Little Higher: Seeking Elevation & Immortality

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 7, 2022
Post category:Dating Depression Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If I can be more conscious of my moments, my intake, and my decisions about rest vs. success, I can be happier with the body I have.

The Devil You Know

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 24, 2020
Post category:Anger Dating Health and Fitness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And when we have done the very best we can, given trying circumstances, and fought to the very last point, it is okay to accept defeat. And in defeat, learn the lesson of the day. The lawnmowers are going to show up in your life. You cannot control them. But you can control your response to them, by taking responsibility for yourself, and ultimately, taking care of yourself.

I’ve Lost My Fire: How to Regain a Passionate Life

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 15, 2019
Post category:Depression Drinking humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Money Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

What I would like to propose is: give your body and soul what it needs/craves. Try and make healthier choices if you decide a meal or snack is in your best interest. And then, let it go, move on. Keep going. Do a bit more, eat a bit healthier, sleep a bit more, play a lot more, and listen to what your soul and body tell you.