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Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.
— Eleanor Brown
Stories from Home: Air Plant Killer to Chaos Gardener
LaNell Hagen LaNell Hagen

Stories from Home: Air Plant Killer to Chaos Gardener

I was infamous in my family as the “air plant killer”. No plant, large or small, was safe in my presence. Nevertheless, I was at a point in my life where work was stressful, kids were crazy, and mom needed an excuse to get out of the house and out into the sunshine every now and then. I had no idea what I was doing and any clear-cut plans were quickly dismissed as “too much thinking”. My initial attempt at a garden that year resulted in more weeds than anything else, but dammit…I had fun!

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Why Unplugging is the Ultimate Form of Self-Care
LaNell Hagen LaNell Hagen

Why Unplugging is the Ultimate Form of Self-Care

We're all a little too glued to our devices. We check our phones as soon as we get out of bed, check social media at breakfast, and spend the most of the day in front of computers. Even our free time is spent binge-watching Netflix shows or scrolling through TikTok. It's no surprise that our brains are fried and our eyes are constantly strained. That's where a digital detox is beautiful.

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