What does self-care mean anyway and how do I...do it?

Self-Care: A Brave, Painful Investment in Personal Growth

Self-Care: A Brave, Painful Investment in Personal Growth
 In the world of self-care, the journey there is not always a bed of roses. While many visualize self-care as a relaxing spa day, a comforting book...

Cooking: A Powerful Tool for Mindfulness and Resilience

Cooking: A Powerful Tool for Mindfulness and Resilience
  The concept of "mindfulness" is often misinterpreted or oversimplified. It's not just about meditating or achieving a state of relaxation. Neith...

Importance of self-care with high-stress

Importance of self-care with high-stress
I work with the public; I have the opportunity to see people at very vulnerable times in their lives, and sometimes it isn't pretty and mostly emot...

Mundane chore of Cooking and selfcare?

Mundane chore of Cooking and selfcare?
Are you slaving away in the kitchen, feeling like a stressed-out kitchen wench instead of a culinary artist? Well, fret no more! Here at Koi Monkey...

Is playing Golf considered self-care?

Golf Ball with Koi Monkey logo
Regarding self-care, most people think of spa days, yoga retreats, or indulging in a pint of ice cream. But what if we told you there's a fun and q...

Threat to Resilience - High-risk roles and Burnout

Threat to Resilience - High-risk roles and Burnout
  by Koi Monkeys August 02, 2023 People in high-stress roles, roles where there are high stakes, moral crises, trauma, and little to no flexibility...

The Best Cup of Tea

The Best Cup of Tea
   A cup of tea can be a comforting and soothing experience, providing a much-needed break from the busyness of daily life or an opportunity to set...

What does it mean to relax?

Balance, from the works of Artisan Emily Ann
To relax is to find balance. The opposite of stress and tension, relaxation is a state of being that has the power to bring a sense of calm and tra...