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...

Selfcare, traits and strengths of the Koi

Selfcare, traits and strengths of the Koi
What makes the Koi fish so unique? The Koi fish, also known as Nishikigoi, is a magnificent creature that has captivated the hearts of fish enthusi...

Selfcare, traits and strengths of the Monkey

Selfcare, traits and strengths of the Monkey
What makes the Monkey so unique? A self-directed life. Let me explain. People born in the year of the Monkey are known for their playful and mischi...

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...

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...

I am You, You are Me

I am You, You are Me
At Koi Monkeys, we believe we are all more alike than we realize. We share the same emotions, and although they may not look the same, we share str...