self care Category
Remember Who You Are Series #15: Advocate Instead of Suffocate
Posted on September 29, 2023 Leave a Comment
Hi there! Many stigmas still surround speaking up or advocating for yourself. Some people fear speaking up for themselves for fear of punishment (losing their job, people not liking them or being ostracized, being called a tattletale or other names, or being yelled out or physically punished). There are healthy ways of expressing ourselves, but […]
Homemade Pancakes with a Flaxseed Twist
Posted on May 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
Hi there! I hope your Sunday is off to a great start! Sundays are usually traditional meal days for my family and me. My nursing career, training as a health coach, the desire to eat healthily, and live a quality life fueled my passion for adding a healthy kick to the foods I loved growing […]
Remember Who You Are Series #6: The Power of Gratitude
Posted on May 5, 2023 Leave a Comment
Hi there, I know often, when we think of pain (mental, physical, etc.), gratitude is the last thing we think about. But thankfulness is the virtue that can help ward off the weeds of despair, fear, hate, resentfulness, shame, and the like. Gratitude can pick us up when we have fallen. Thankfulness can bring light […]