I love all things health and wellness–and by wellness, I mean mind, body, and soul. I’m not an expert by any means, but I do have a lot of opinions–developed through study and personal experience. I share them here. I’d love to learn from your experience as well, so I encourage you to share anything and everything about health and wellness.
Sometimes you ask a question in passing, and in return, you receive true wisdom. That was the case in a recent recap of my first year of retirement. The question I asked: Have I earned the right to relax and enjoy this phase of life, or do I have a responsibility to put my freed-up…
If you follow my blog (and thank you, if you do), you know that I recently changed my word of the year to empowered. I noted that one of the first steps to self-empowerment is mindful awareness. Another key step is developing self-trust. If you are to be empowered, you must trust your own judgment,…
I came across this quote recently, and it spoke to me. I just had to share it with you. Fall in love with your journey, not your plans. If you’re able to accomplish this, you will live a fulfilling life brimming with excitement and new opportunities. ~Antasha Durbin Solomon, Are You on the Right Track?…
One of the first steps to self-empowerment is being mindfully aware. For an overthinker/planner like me, that doesn’t necessarily mean more introspection. I already spend a lot of time in my head…sometimes to the detriment of fully immersing myself in what is happening in the moment. We interact with this wonderful world through our bodies…with…
The quote that first drew me in Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be EMPOWERED.” ~Michelle Obama The next time the word showed up I received an email from Tiny Buddha, a blog I follow, recommending this journal: Are You on the Right Track? A 101-day Guided Journal From the Universe is…
I signed up to donate blood this week. When I got there, they were quite busy and short-staffed. As I was waiting, I started to get a little frustrated, then I reminded myself that I was doing a good deed and that the person that would receive my blood would be having a lot harder…
Starting your morning off right can set a positive tone for the entire day. But what is the “right” way to start your day? While the answer is different for each of us, I believe inspiration can be gained from hearing what others do and periodically reviewing our own routines. In my wanderings through the…
While exploring the web for mindfulness blogs this week, I stumbled upon Tiny Buddha. I liked what I found there, and so I subscribed to their weekly emails. You may be wondering what this has to do with drinking water. Hang on…I’m getting there. As a gift for that Tiny Buddha subscription, I received a…
This is the view from my front porch security camera this week. This is what I want it to look like. I have a bad case of spring fever. I just want to get out and enjoy Mother Nature, but she isn’t cooperating. And since I have begrudgingly accepted the fact that I can’t control…
Valentine’s Day has traditionally been the holiday of lovers. In more recent years, the holiday has expanded to include important platonic relationships. You probably know someone who celebrates Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day. But what about using this day as an opportunity to celebrate your most important relationship? The one you have with yourself. What would…
