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True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.
Brené Brown

Longing for a positive change in your life that doesn’t require you to deny who you are or neglect your own needs? You have come to the right place!

When we talk about personal growth or self-development, we often think of it as improving ourselves or becoming a better person in order to fit in and belong to the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. But this focus on self-evaluation, combined with the pressure to better ourselves, can be rather harmful to the soul. Personal growth is not about changing who you are, but about finding the confidence and practical support to be your most authentic self so that you may share that true self with the world to which you already belong – more than you could possibly realize.

Welcome To Skill & Care

My name is Dr. Anneke Schmidt. I’m a freelance writer, educational researcher, and the founder of Skill & Care®. My main areas of expertise are Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education with a particular focus on personal development, self-help, spiritual growth, and self-care.

For this online publication and educational platform, I collaborate with a team of experienced professionals to create personal development content and resources that are balanced, well-researched, and easy to read. Skill & Care® offers a wealth of valuable information, practical guides, tips and ideas, courses, and other resources for personal growth and self-care, specifically designed to help you improve critical life skills, be true to yourself, and find time for contemplation in this fast-paced world.

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Life Skills

Life skills are a self-development framework that can help us to grow in important areas of our lives and improve our relationships with ourselves and others. Life skills include organizational skills; communication and interpersonal skills; self-awareness and empathy; creative thinking, decision-making and problem-solving; resilience, and coping with stress.

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Self-Care

Self-care isn’t a selfish practice. It’s not only about considering our own needs; it’s about recognizing what we need to do for ourselves so that we may then take care of others and love them more authentically. It’s the act of safeguarding our own physical and emotional well-being, particularly during times of stress. Self-care creates a space of kindness in us, in which we may find rest, strength, and love for ourselves and others.

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Spiritual Growth

The concept of spiritual growth has no precise definition. Some use it interchangeably with the development of increased self-awareness or higher levels of consciousness occurring when the soul is connected to a Higher Power, however that Power may be defined. For others, spiritual growth is part of a faith journey, rooted in a particular faith tradition or denomination. In both cases, it involves a transformation of the human soul, made possible by the grace of something greater than ourselves.

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Because this world needs us to take good care of ourselves and others

Recent Blog Posts

Spiritual Growth

3 Soothing Guided Meditations For Healing A Broken Heart

ByEileen Conroy, MSc January 23, 2022January 24, 2022

Are you looking for a self-care practice to ease the deep pain caused by heartbreak? Try these soothing meditations for healing a broken heart and discover new healing and hope.

Life Skills

5 Best Ways To Use A Mood Diary – With FREE Mood Diary Template

ByAnneke Schmidt, PhD January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

Would you like to understand your feelings better and improve your emotional balance? Download our FREE mood diary template to track your moods and identify emotional triggers.

Self-Care

How To Deal With Heartbreak: 16 Great Tips To Ease Your Pain

ByAnneke Schmidt, PhD January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Have you recently gone through a break-up, divorce, or separation and are feeling heartbroken? Learn how to deal with heartbreak with these 16 helpful tips!

Life Skills

Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset – 14 Ways To Cultivate A Growth Mindset

ByAnneke Schmidt, PhD December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Cultivating a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset can change everything.These 14 strategies to focus on growth can help you succeed even in the most difficult situations.

Self-Care

Why You Should Try Stress Relief Coloring Pages For Adults

ByAnneke Schmidt, PhD December 10, 2021December 12, 2021

Ever heard of stress relief coloring pages for adults? Here’s why you should try our FREE template the next time you’re feeling stressed out.

Self-Care

9 Self-Care Ideas For Moms To Prioritize Over Anything Else

ByEileen Conroy, MSc December 3, 2021January 15, 2022

Are you often tired and stressed out as a mother? These 9 self-care ideas for moms will help you to keep your energy tank full as a parent, even if you don’t have much time.