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Self-care and giving daily thanks is like learning to drive a stick shift truck!
Want to make self-care a lifestyle change? Developing a daily practice of giving thanks for your blessings is an excellent place to...
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Self-care and Forgiveness: Your Gateway to Freedom!
We often overlook the role of forgiveness when we think about Self-care. While forgiveness is frequently associated with letting go of...
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Self-care is Eating in Moderation; Not Digging Your Grave with Your Teeth
Prioritizing proper nourishment for our bodies is fundamental to responsible self-care. However, the sad truth is that many of us don’t...
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Dressing Smart is an Ingenious Self-Care Practice
With today’s rapidly changing fashion trends, dressing smart is a self-care practice that should not be overlooked. What is dressing...
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Self-Care is Communicating Clearly: Say what you mean, mean what you say!
A critical but often overlooked aspect of Self-care is communicating clearly with yourself and others. It means saying what you mean and...
Sep 1, 20242 min read


5 Ways COVID-19 Helped Me Breathe
Years ago, I decided to learn my through personal crisis. Death, heartbreak, finances, you name it, and I found a book to teach me how...
Aug 25, 20242 min read


When it comes to Self-Care, Think Like a Squirrel!
Thinking of self-care brings to mind the fable of Simon the Squirrel. Simon had a fierce pride that prevented him from asking for help...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


We kill time, time buries us!
Myth 3: Self-care is only for those with the time and resources. Fact: Self-care is important for everyone, regardless of the...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


MYTH # 2: Self Care is a one-time indulgence
FACT: Self-care is an ongoing practice that requires consistent effort and attention. Not long ago, a young man asked for my opinion on...
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Debunking the Myths of Self-Care
MYTH # 1: Self Care is Selfish FACT: Self-care is the innate instinct in all living beings to protect and preserve themselves from harm...
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Could you label your body parts on a diagram?
"Remember, you know your body better than anyone else," emphasized my acupuncturist during our recent conversation about my flare with...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


What does it mean to "Be Well?"
After creating the small change Toolkit two years ago, I played around with a few slogans and decided on “Be Well, start small," which...
Aug 25, 20242 min read


LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH
The song “Love the One You’re With” was first released by Stephen Stills in 1970. The story goes that the song was inspired by Stills’...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Physical vs Chronological Age
I made shrimp scampi this week and shared some with one of my brothers. When he stopped by to pick it up, my daughter noticed his...
Aug 25, 20243 min read


10 reasons to try the small change approach to health and wellness!
I f you asked my primary care physician if I'm healthy, he would probably say "no." Why? In 2009, he and a neurosurgeon diagnosed me with...
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Do you know what it means to "Be Well?"?
Health and wellness are related concepts that refer to overall well-being but they can have distinct implications. Typically, discussions...
Aug 25, 20243 min read
How much time and money do you invest in your body?
I recently had conversations with two of my older brothers, and both times we discussed health, happiness, and money. I always enjoy...
Jun 9, 20243 min read
Three things the Alphabet and Gratitude have in common
I am determined to raise awareness of the health benefits of learning to live grateful. I am so determined that I recently completed part...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: Z = Zen
The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. Thich Nhat Hahn I don’t claim...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: Y = Yes
Gratitude and the Power of saying “YES” Do you always play it safe? Do you rigidly stick to routines, fearing pushing boundaries and...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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