# The Art of Self-Care

This publication is about the value of art, how art promotes self-care, and other self-care topics.

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## [Press Pause](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/press-pause)

_2026-08-14 · Beth L. Gainer_

A few days this week have been a struggle for me.

## [The Artist Date](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-artist-date)

_2026-08-07 · Beth L. Gainer_

Artist dates are some of the best ways to employ self-care.

## [The Blame Game](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-blame-game)

_2026-07-31 · Beth L. Gainer_

It’s bad enough to be ill, but blaming patients adds insult to injury.

## [The Self-Care Chain](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-self-care-chain)

_2026-07-24 · Beth L. Gainer_

Self-care – easier said than done, but always a goal worth striving for.

## [Art and Spirituality](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/art-and-spirituality)

_2026-07-17 · Beth L. Gainer_

The faith-art connection

## [The ‘Suffering’ Equation](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-suffering-equation)

_2026-07-10 · Beth L. Gainer_

Visual art sans the suffering equals stress-relieving joy.

## [Pediatrician Paranoia](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/pediatrician-paranoia)

_2026-07-03 · Beth L. Gainer_

Pediatricians can become Enemy No. 1 to their young patients, as well as to parents.

## [All I Need Is the Air I Can’t Breathe](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/all-i-need-is-the-air-i-cant-breathe)

_2026-06-26 · Beth L. Gainer_

Breathing is so underrated.

## [Chemobrain is Real … But Still I’m Grateful](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/chemobrain-is-real-but-still-im-grateful)

_2026-06-19 · Beth L. Gainer_

Although I do not appreciate one of cancer treatment’s effects, I can still invest in my gratitude bank.

## [Lessons Learned](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/lessons-learned)

_2026-06-12 · Beth L. Gainer_

Parenting and art have taught me some amazing lessons.

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## [The Sounds at Work](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-sounds-at-work)

_2026-06-05 · Beth L. Gainer_

The universe’s superpower

## [Why I’m an Artist](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/why-im-an-artist)

_2026-05-29 · Beth L. Gainer_

So many reasons and never enough space

## [Photographic Memory](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/photographic-memory)

_2026-05-22 · Beth L. Gainer_

A picture is worth a thousand words, but memories are forever.

## [Shaken](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/shaken)

_2026-05-15 · Beth L. Gainer_

Coping with a trauma

## [The Elements of Surprise](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-elements-of-surprise)

_2026-05-08 · Beth L. Gainer_

All part of natural design

## [Closing Out National Poetry Month 2026](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/closing-out-national-poetry-month)

_2026-05-01 · Beth L. Gainer_

Taking it all in.

## [An Artastic Day and a Poem](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/an-artastic-day-and-a-poem)

_2026-04-24 · Beth L. Gainer_

A visit to an astounding space with ample room for art

## [Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026 Part 3](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/celebrating-national-poetry-month-bac)

_2026-04-17 · Beth L. Gainer_

Your muse is just as valid as anyone else’s.

## [Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026 Part 2](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/celebrating-national-poetry-month-d11)

_2026-04-10 · Beth L. Gainer_

And painting in the discomfort zone.

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## [Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026](https://bethlgainer.substack.com/p/celebrating-national-poetry-month)

_2026-04-03 · Beth L. Gainer_

Wordsmithing our way through April!