May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it may be the most perfectly timed awareness month yet. The collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of mental health, and the toll that putting our mental wellbeing on the back-burner can have.

Self-care encapsulates all different aspects of wellness, including mental, physical, and spiritual health. Accordingly, activities and practices for self-care vary depending on which aspect of wellness you want to focus on.

For thousands of years, mankind has found solace in nature. Great philosophers have often touted the healing powers of nature, but now scientific studies are lending credence to these claims.

In today's fast-paced world, we seem to always be looking to the future. Planning for the next day, next month, even the next year. Constantly juggling responsibilities can be exhausting and stressful. Thankfully, relieving that stress is doable without sacrificing tons of time by practicing mindful thinking.