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Self-care has become a mainstream buzzword, often tied to indulgent products or Instagram-worthy routines. But true self-care is much simpler—it’s about finding what helps you relax, recharge, and maintain balance. This blog explores why wellness isn’t gendered, how modern society has complicated self-care, and why what works for others may not work for you. From everyday basics like sleep, hydration, and movement to meaningful habits like connecting with friends, setting boundaries, or seeking therapy, the goal is to create practices that feel authentic. Real self-care isn’t about appearances—it’s about honoring your needs.

The quality of your past relationships can help form how to relate and interact with people in your life. These interactions are affected by your attachment style: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, or fearful-avoidant.

Emotional resilience is a powerful thing and necessary for navigating life, but what is it, really? How can someone cultivate it? New research suggests that resilience is a combination of genetic, psychological, biological, social, and spiritual influences. While some of these factors are beyond our control, others, thankfully, can be improved.

Recent research shows that 80% of our daily thoughts are negative and we have difficulty trusting people if we are trying to navigate negative emotions, even if they are unrelated to the person we are trying to get to know. Neural pathways are partly responsible, but we can push back with introspection and proper communication.

The environment around you can affect the food choices that you make in your life. It's important to be aware of your options and choose what works best for you.

Are you counting sheep at night? Or watching television hoping your eyelids will grow heavy and you will blissfully drift off to sleep? If you're struggling to get enough rest it's time to get back to basics: relax, create a bedtime ritual, move your body during the day. These and other tips from Health By Principle will help you sleep at night.