Tag: wellness
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Giving Yourself the Gift of Self-Care
Last week I started to get a migraine. I get them occasionally but they rarely last more than a day. This one continued for three days before finally letting go. Once the migraine released I realized why it had lasted so long. I had a sinus infection and my migraine had turned into a full…
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Avoidance & Learning
I am witnessing the demise of my mother. My mother is 84 years old and in moderate health. She is slightly overweight, 30 pounds or so, with high blood pressure. Her mind is fairly sharp though, especially considering her age. She enjoys reading and traveling and doesn’t appear as old as her age suggests. Yet,…
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The Most Loving Thing You Can Do
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” said Albert Einstein. Have you seen that quote? I’m sure you have, as it’s very popular. I’ve seen it a million times and have always loved it. I felt empowered and energized by it. It has inspired me to try to do…
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Rest.
How do you care for your body when it needs rest? Most of us have busy lives and ensuring eight hours of sleep is a stretch. We’re also over stimulated and finding time where there is quiet becomes a challenge. We’re also not great at recognizing what our bodies need. Do you know what your…
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Coasting Along
Life feels slow today. Things feel like they’re at a standstill. The funny thing is, last week and the six weeks leading up to it were very busy. It felt a little like a class three river was carrying me downstream. There wasn’t much time to pause and breathe. I was getting whisked along. I…
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Put Yourself in a Time Out
I have been drinking from the fire hose for the last three months. A delicious fire hose. Something akin to a mojito – slightly sweet, citrus, and refreshing. However, it’s still a fire hose. And, as much as I’ve enjoyed myself the last three months, it hit me today that I have not slowed down…
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The Power of “No”
A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips. I’ve always hated this saying. It’s absolutely no fun especially for a girl who doesn’t like to say “no”. I say yes to dessert, shoes, wine, whatever. I don’t like to deprive myself. As soon as I do, I’m very sad about it. My dad…