Self-Care Archives - Fit Bottomed Girls https://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/zen/self-care/ Health + fitness that's feminist AF Tue, 05 May 2026 16:32:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 122404920 A Spring Energy Cleanse That Has Nothing to Do With Dieting https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2026/05/a-spring-energy-cleanse-that-has-nothing-to-do-with-dieting/ Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:49 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=317263 Every spring, the wellness world starts pushing detox teas, juice cleanses, and “reset” plans that are really just unsustainable diets wearing a mask. But what if your low energy, brain fog, and that heavy, uninspired feeling also have to do with how you’re living day to day — and the non-food-related choices you’re making? Real energy (and shaking off the winter blues) also comes from how you move, rest, think, and spend your time. Here’s how to actually feel better this spring. Move in a Way That Doesn’t Feel Like Punishment If your current workout feels like something you’re forcing…

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]]> 317263 Cancel Your Match.com Subscription and Buy Yourself a Vibrator: A Real Guide to Healing After Divorce https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/12/cancel-your-match-com-subscription-and-buy-yourself-a-vibrator-a-real-guide-to-healing-after-divorce/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/12/cancel-your-match-com-subscription-and-buy-yourself-a-vibrator-a-real-guide-to-healing-after-divorce/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:48 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=317171 One of the biggest roadblocks to healing after divorce? People-pleasing. And you know exactly where that beast likes to rear its ugly head: dating. Especially those early-stage, “don’t rock the boat,” smiling-even-though-you’re-dying-inside moments. You swallow your irritation, plaster on a grin, and fall right back into the patterns that kept you small in your marriage—because that’s just how you’ve always rolled. Here’s the truth: every time you silence yourself to keep the peace, something else is taking the hit—something far more fragile. Your confidence. That super delicate, already-battered confidence leftover from the end of your marriage. And what is everyone…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/12/cancel-your-match-com-subscription-and-buy-yourself-a-vibrator-a-real-guide-to-healing-after-divorce/feed/ 0 317171 Simple Lymph Massage for Daily Health: How to Boost Your Lymphatic Flow at Home https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/10/simple-lymph-massage/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/10/simple-lymph-massage/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:50 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=317121 I’ll be honest—when someone mentions a new “health hack,” I get a little nauseous. I’m not into hacks or quick fixes that promise big results with almost no effort. What I do believe in, though, are simple daily practices that help us build a stronger foundation for health—habits that, over time, move us from just surviving to thriving. That belief has only deepened since I became a mom. My time for self-care shrank dramatically, so I had to learn how to work smarter, not harder. When I find something that’s quick, simple, and actually effective—I share it. This one comes…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/10/simple-lymph-massage/feed/ 0 317121 The Energy Budget: How to Spend Your Mental Energy Wisely https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:04:25 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316944 Ever feel like you’re running on fumes and your brain feels like scrambled eggs? You, my friend, are likely battling mental fatigue—a sneaky energy thief that can leave even the most active, health-conscious women feeling utterly drained. The culprit? Your cognitive load and the sheer volume of decisions, stressors, and emotional labor you’re juggling daily. If you’re a woman who prides herself on getting things done, being the “go-to” person, and constantly striving to achieve, you know this feeling all too well. This kind of invisible burnout can sabotage your fitness goals, dull your mental clarity, and leave you feeling…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/07/the-energy-budget-how-to-spend-your-mental-energy-wisely/feed/ 0 316944 Show Yourself Some Love with this Heart-Centered Yoga Practice https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/02/a-valentine-for-your-body-with-heart-opening-yoga/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/02/a-valentine-for-your-body-with-heart-opening-yoga/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:41 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316369 Valentine’s Day and a heart opening yoga class go together like flowers and chocolates. Your yoga teacher will typically sequence a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s)-themed class with lots of back bending postures to stretch the chest and energetically activate the heart. While backbends are nice, especially for someone bendy, IMHO these typical practices fall short because they fail to recognize the heart as three-dimensional. This 20-minute yoga practice I have put together for you is designed to release tension and create a feeling of spaciousness around the heart with movements that gently stretch all sides of the torso for 360-degree heart-opening!…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2025/02/a-valentine-for-your-body-with-heart-opening-yoga/feed/ 6 316369 Rethink Your Resolutions to Transform Your Life in the New Year https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/rethink-your-resolutions-to-transform-your-life-in-the-new-year/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/rethink-your-resolutions-to-transform-your-life-in-the-new-year/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316137 At the start of every year, we’re bombarded with the same message: it’s time to fix ourselves. It’s an avalanche of ads for treadmills, exercise bikes, gym memberships, diet plans, and supplements. The corporate marketing strategy is simple: make you feel broken so they can sell you their perfect “solution.” This year, instead of chasing unattainable goals, what if we approached resolutions differently? What if we leaned into the original meaning of the word—to loosen, to simplify? It’s not about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about letting go of what isn’t serving you and creating space for what…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/rethink-your-resolutions-to-transform-your-life-in-the-new-year/feed/ 5 316137 Episode #148: “Overcome Anxiety and Stop the Cycle of Burnout” with Dr. Mary Anderson https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/episode-148-overcome-anxiety-and-stop-the-cycle-of-burnout-with-dr-mary-anderson/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/episode-148-overcome-anxiety-and-stop-the-cycle-of-burnout-with-dr-mary-anderson/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:02 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316190 Are you a high achiever struggling with crippling anxiety and wondering if you’ll ever break the cycle of perpetual burnout? In this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Mary Anderson, licensed psychologist and author of The Happy High Achiever. Together, we explore the challenges high achievers face, from the pressure to perform to the cycle of burnout, and share actionable tips for finding balance and reclaiming joy in the process of striving for success. From uncovering cognitive distortions like the “troublesome trifecta” to practical strategies for self-care, Dr. Anderson provides invaluable insights to help you strive for excellence without…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/12/episode-148-overcome-anxiety-and-stop-the-cycle-of-burnout-with-dr-mary-anderson/feed/ 1 316190 2 Moves for Neck Tension Pain Relief https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/11/2-moves-for-neck-tension-pain-relief/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/11/2-moves-for-neck-tension-pain-relief/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=316007 It’s Election Day here in the United States. And no matter your political views, there’s one universal truth we can all agree on—we’re stressed out and feeling tense. Between doomscrolling on our cell phones and the daily grind, it’s as if we’ve been carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. And we’ve got the stiff necks and tension headaches to prove it. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that we find little pockets of time and simple ways to unwind so we’re not carrying all the tension and stress into every interaction and experience in our lives. In…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2024/11/2-moves-for-neck-tension-pain-relief/feed/ 9 316007 5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/immune-system-tips/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/immune-system-tips/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:30 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315443 Immunity is on the minds of all of us these days, for all the reasons. If you’re looking to give your immune system a bit of a boost — in addition to getting your vaccine and following all of the current CDC guidelines — read on for a guest article from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine, about five things you might be doing that’s actually making your immune system weaker. 5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine Cultivating a strong immune system is a smart objective, and the…

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]]> https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/09/immune-system-tips/feed/ 7 315443 How to Relax and Find Ease https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/how-to-relax-and-find-ease/ https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/how-to-relax-and-find-ease/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:13 +0000 https://fitbottomedgirls.com/?p=315219 There’s no doubt that the last year and a half has been stressful for all of us, for all the reasons. And, while it seems as though we’re starting to settle back into some semblance of normal (whatever that means!), some of those big stressors and emotions are, well, still very much present. In a lot of ways, those fears and anxieties are almost hard to let go of after living so long in a locked down world. None of us want to be stressed, of course, but it seems that many of us are finding letting go and relaxing…

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