Many of us know the importance of children having a pattern in their daily activities, but I’ve realized it’s just as essential for me as an adult. Especially if life is feeling unsettled, it’s relaxing to land in the comforts of the known. So, what daily activities can remain consistent even if life is feeling…
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier this year? If so, good for you! Eating a healthy diet is one of the most important decisions we can make for our physical and mental health. Wholesome nutrition, in combination with exercise, is vital to leading a thriving lifestyle. Let’s face it though, unhealthy eating often seems…
People with substance dependences often tell concerned loved ones that they can handle it. In other words, “it” doesn’t control them. I think this mindset is true of most people with obsessions of any type. Perhaps you can say “No” to substances like drugs or alcohol but, what about food? Does it have a bite…
The pandemic we’re living through has brought on a lot of dark days for many individuals, including kids. But think back a few weeks ago, just prior to this worldwide dilemma. How were your children feeling at that time? Did you notice any ongoing behavior or attitudes in them that just didn’t seem quite right?…
Making changes to ones lifestyle is one of the hardest goals to achieve—regardless of the time of year! And matters of weight loss ranks sky-high on the “too-difficult/don’t want to” list for most of us. What do you consider your biggest enemy in the battle of losing weight? Time or desire to exercise? Snacks in the…
Change. We all yearn for it and at times we dread it, but it is an ever-present part of our lives. Encountering change is front and center each January. New year, new you; Best year ever; Meet your goals…all these phrases promise change with the hope of something “better.” I’ve learned that in my pursuit…