When you hear the term “self-care,” what comes to mind? For many years, I have thought that self-care involved getting a massage, receiving a luxurious facial, hiking in our beautiful forests, attending a fancy retreat, relaxing in a bubble bath, reading a good book and listening to jazz music with some lighted candles. Through the years, I have found that self-care was holding my grandsons and rocking them to sleep after storytime or sitting on the porch and watching deer walk through the … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy Food is Part of Self-Care
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Be Camera Ready, Like James Bond
The thing about Opportunity is she doesn’t necessarily arrive after you’ve lost five pounds, gotten out of your sweatpants, whitened your teeth and brushed your hair. Opportunity is quite stubborn about being on her own schedule. She’s kind of a brat that way. She shows up when she feels like it, whether it’s convenient for you or not. That’s why you have to be sneakier than Opportunity. I’ve found the best way to outwit Opportunity is to make a habit of being Camera Ready. Being Camera Ready … [Read more...] about Be Camera Ready, Like James Bond
Making Self-Care a Priority in the New Year
The New Year brings a new start and a new opportunity to create a happier, healthier you. For most people, January means a new start with a fresh slate to change something or to improve some area of your life. So, here are my thoughts on a resolution to your good health: What is Your New Year’s Resolution? Year after year, you resolve to exercise more. Conquer clutter. Save money. And while these aren’t bad resolutions, there’s an even better one you could be making: Self-indulge and take … [Read more...] about Making Self-Care a Priority in the New Year