The "I AM" Blog
Self-care is often mislabeled as soft or indulgent—especially for men. But real self-care doesn’t ask you to change who you are. It asks you to stop running on empty. That might look like setting limits even when no one else...
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For many women, self-care isn’t candles or quiet baths—it’s asking for space when you need it. It’s being honest about limits. It’s saying no without explaining, and yes without guilt. And often, it’s learning to speak to yourself the way...
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Many boys are taught to be strong, brave, and tough. And while those things can be helpful, what’s often missing is the reminder that it’s okay to feel frustrated, uncertain, or disappointed—and that those feelings don’t mean they’ve done something...
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Something happens to many girls around age 8 or 9 that breaks our hearts if we're paying attention. The confident little girl who once declared herself the fastest runner, the best artist, or the smartest kid in class suddenly starts...
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Children have an extraordinary capacity for wonder, imagination, and unconditional love—except when it comes to themselves. While we carefully teach children to be kind to others, share their toys, and use gentle words with friends, we often overlook teaching them the...
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