Wellness

I am the queen of large accomplishments. In my mind, I shoot for the stars- my goals are things like run five miles three times a week, renovate the basement, and sustain our family totally from our garden. One time for Lent, I gave up waste. I gave up producing…

When “eat healthy and exercise” wasn’t helpful advice — If you’ve been reading my writings for long enough, you know that when it comes to health, I rarely say that you need to do anything. You don’t need to cut calories, eliminate carbohydrates, cut out sugar, go to the gym, start HIIT, start running, or lift weights. There are…

Come Back to Earth. Mental health profoundly influences every aspect of our lives. The stigma attached to mental health can prevent people from seeking help. Creates an Enhanced Sense of Inner Peace The harmonization of yin and yang achieves inner peace and creates a winning system that promotes wealth and prosperity. Life presents phases of turbulence and…

Three places which you want to avoid going to (but will end up there once anyways): The Hospital The Police Station The High Court Three people from whom you must never hide the truth: Your Doctor Your Lawyer Your Spouse Three Global Conflicts which will never end as long as…

If one way isn’t working, try different — Are you a pickle or a cucumber? If you’ve been around the soberverse long enough, you know the analogy made famous by AA. I first learned about this in Clare Pooley’s book The Sober Diaries. (It’s only $3.99 on Kindle right now! And yes, this is an affiliate link.) Pooley…

Being a single parent that works full-time is HARD! Getting everything accomplished on your daily To-do list can be near impossible. Many of us “burn the candle at both ends” as my mother says. We sacrifice sleep to write just one more email or do one more load of laundry. …

Short daily exercise has a profound impact on our well-being. It boosts mood, improves cardiovascular health, and enhances mental focus. Just 10 minutes a day can make a significant difference in our physical and mental fitness. In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can be a challenge. However, incorporating…

What you can do — learn from your bad experience, forgive yourself first, and live better. — “A journey of self-forgiveness lets you step into the future without the past holding you back. We can all use a little help on the way.”- Matthew Boland, PhD. Some of your experiences may be traumatic and come with post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD. But digging out the wound too often…

It is a supplement that is gaining a lot of serious attention lately — DISCLAIMER: This article is not meant to diagnose or cure any ailment or disease. Never start a new supplement or medication without consulting your doctor or primary health provider first. Berberine has been widely studied. I found numerous scientific references to clinical studies using Berberine, including the National Institute of…