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Coffee Break: Self-Care

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

September 21, 2026

Guests participate in a Yoga class while attending "Mindful Families" presented by Headspace in partnership with Sesame Street and Unicorn Productions at Second Floor on September 6, 2023, in New York City.
Guests participate in a Yoga class while attending "Mindful Families" presented by Headspace in partnership with Sesame Street and Unicorn Productions at Second Floor on September 6, 2023, in New York City. Craig Barritt/Getty Images

As we get back into our after-summer routines, things can get hectic and time can get away from us. Sometimes we need a reminder to slow down.

September is Self-Care Awareness Month. It serves as a reminder that taking care of ourselves is essential. That can look like slowing down, taking a nap, or (our favorite) listening to good music! Let’s create a playlist of songs that remind us to relax.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be ways to self-care would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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