Stress Reduction

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Nurturing your inner child

Lately, I’ve been getting in touch with my inner child, thanks to our two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter. We’ve been having so much fun coloring, drawing, and playing in the backyard with bubbles. But it’s also made me wonder: How well do I know my inner child, and am I giving her enough love and attention?  Every one of us has an inner…

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Letting go of being perfect 

Chasing perfection takes a huge toll on your mental health and wellbeing because it’s an impossible goal: Perfection doesn’t exist. Perfectionism is when you hold yourself and others to exceptionally high standards and strive for flawlessness even if “good enough” would do just fine. It’s often seen as an admirable trait, but for anyone who lives with it, not only…

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How to slow down in a busy world

We just got back from a wonderful family vacation at Olympic National Park in Washington, where we hiked and enjoyed forest bathing, surrounded by beautiful trees and wildlife. Vacation is all about being able to relax and not worry about all the everyday things there are to do back at home. While on vacation I found myself wondering, how can I…

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Laughter is the best medicine. 

Many of my childhood memories revolve around humor and laughter. I remember watching variety shows with my mom: Laugh In, The Sonny & Cher Show, and of course, The Carol Burnett Show. As I trace my way back, I remember watching I Love Lucy before Mom called us for dinner every day. And as I grew older, I found comedians to be a big part of…

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Why creativity is good for us

It’s easy to think of creativity as something reserved for musicians, artists, and writers, but, despite what you might have been taught, everyone can be creative.  Creativity can be used in all jobs and in all areas of life. In fact, research has proven that tapping into our creative side is actually good for our mental health and well-being. Yes, it’s true!…

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Healthy and happy wellness tips

When you hear the phrase healthy lifestyle, there’s a good chance that envision an active person with a healthy body and a positive mindset. While that might be one way it might look, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a kayak and hire an expensive fitness trainer. Moving toward more healthier living can be as…

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Embrace your inner child

Here we are, coming out of our homes as things start to reopen. It’s a funny feeling to be able to go places and do things that we weren’t able to do last year, due to the pandemic.  My sweetie and I decided to pack up the car and hit the road to take advantage of our new freedom. We…

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Spring cleaning is healthy for you

The last few weeks I have been cleaning more than usual; my urge to purge is at an all-time high. Spring has arrived and my internal spring cleaning gauge has definitely been activated. I’ve always enjoyed spring cleaning, but this year it brought on a whole new meaning. This March marks one year since coronavirus upended our lives, forcing many…

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