Self care has been “the” buzz word for the last couple of years. What exactly is self care? Is it manicures and massages or meditation or binge watching Netflix or something else entirely?Dictionary.com describes self care as: 1. the act of attending to one’s physical or mental health, generally without medical or other professional consultation…
Category: Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness, Home Projects
Small Projects-Exercise Equipment
Sometimes smaller projects have a big impact. This is one of those. I keep my exercise equipment in my guest room. I tend to do a lot of my home exercise in this room and the equipment is spread out and not easy to access. I have some strength training equipment that hasn’t gotten much…
Health and Wellness
Quotes and Affirmations
In case you can’t tell from my Wisdom Wednesdays, I like quotes and affirmations. Many people use different ones to either help them get through a challenging time, to assist with changing their perspective or to help them to stay focused on goals. I use quotes and affirmations for all of the above. What is…
Health and Wellness, Life
Toxic Home-Can cleaning products be effective and safe?
As you know and as I’ve discussed in the past, I love make up and skin care products. While I don’t talk about it as much, I also really like cleaning products. Now don’t get it twisted….I don’t really like to clean but I do like the products. I really like products that (1) smell…
Health and Wellness
Journey to Wellness
In July, I started using a wellness journal to track my “self-care.” The word self care is such a buzzy word that I almost hate it but it has gained traction for a reason. I will refrain from going into a bunch of research about how busy everyone says they are and why self care is…
Health and Wellness
Meal Planning
I have mentioned in a few posts that I do meal planning. While this remains true, I have been struggling for about the past 6 months with the “planning” process. Every week, I think about what I want to eat for the week but I haven’t been writing down the plan. I would just kind…
Health and Wellness
Spiritual Awakenings-Moments of Zen
One of my goals this year is to focus more on my spiritual health. I also vowed to write more about my experiences and thoughts here. One of my intentions is to focus more on positive thinking. In general, I am a positive person and I can definitely see the bright side or silver lining…
Health and Wellness, Life
Mid-Life is not for Sissies (menopause)
I AM NOT A DOCTOR. THE INFORMATION THAT I AM SHARING HERE IS BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. DO NOT CONSTRUE THIS AS MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AS I DID. This is a post that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. Not so long ago talking…
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Since August, I have been engaging in small, personal health and wellness challenges. Like many of us, I am constantly searching for less painful ways to make positive, healthy changes that can be sustained. While these changes are likely not meaningful for most people, they are really enlightening and helpful to me. I have found…
