Why We Suck (at Self-Soothing & Self-Care): Dr. Dawn O'Malley
Without yoga and coffee, I'm kind of a jerk. These are my personal "puppy uppers and doggie downers" and prevent me from being cranky, quick to cry, and ready for conflict. Coffee and calming make life more manageable. They make humans seem tolerable and me less prone to hate them (us) for being so needy. Despising needs isn't a great trait for a parent, partner or a professional. Or a self. My partner says coffee and exercise are acts of kindness and promote public safety. In other words,...