Today I want to write about taking time for downtime, hobbies and fun; I think these are important components to our overall health and wellness. Having a hobby, laughing and enjoying your life are sometimes just as important as eating broccoli! While I believe and teach the above statement, truth be told I really just…
A friend of mine recently lost her job after working for a company for seven years. I sent this video to her and thought I’d share it with you as well. I know a lot of companies are laying people off these days, Daryn Kagan was one of those people. After 12 years of reporting…
I recently found a new Healthy Discovery, it is called the 29-Day Giving Challenge. The 29-Day Giving Challenge is a unique way to stimulate volunteering and/or giving in your own life. The Premise: Give one thing away each day for 29 days. Cami Walker created the 29-Day Giving Challenge. She says, “I was in a…
If you’d like to hear me live and unscripted I was recently on Exceptional Wisdom Radio. Kay Adams LPC, RPT interviewed me on her radio show, Journaling for a Better Life. We talked about my personal writing practice, reading, books, blogging, Healthy Discoveries, the Wellness Wheel, food, eating, and health; basically everything I’m passionate about!…
I went on a political and economic news fast last week. I needed to focus on things “that lifted my spirit”. During my media avoidance I came across Gabrielle Roth’s “move through your stress theory“. I heard about Gabrielle and her dance technique when I took Nia Dance classes a couple years ago, now I…
Do you save money each month? Financial stress can have a direct effect on our health. If you’re drowning in credit card debt, or behind in monthly bills, healthy food and exercise are probably the last thing on your mind. I am not a financial expert, but now more than ever is the time to…
