self-care
Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness
Last week I had a dream that I was flying, like Peter Pan, over water. With me, were two nonsensical child inflatables—a small pink flamingo I somehow secured under my arm and another positioned around my waist. I flew over a small-boat regatta, helping me realize, to my relief, that I was close to land. … Continue reading Mental Health Contributes to Overall Wellness
PMS at Its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health
Debby's Weekly Contemplation, week one 2022January's theme: Holistic Health Welcome to my first 2022 post as I kick off a new year's theme: “Rockin’ Our Rhythm!” To support this momentous mindset, I am devoting January to holistic health, as in physical, mental, spiritual wellness. Or, what I like to refer to as—PMS at its best. … Continue reading PMS at Its Best: physical, mental, spiritual health
Shopping Can Trigger Weight Loss
It’s true. Shopping can trigger weight loss. At least that’s what happened to me last week, not immediate weight loss, mind you, but an immediate front-and-center realization that I needed to pay attention to my growing front and center, aka stomach. Now before I tell you what happened while shopping, I’d like to preface this … Continue reading Shopping Can Trigger Weight Loss
I’m Just a Somebody!
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Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month
October Contemplation: Self-care is Not SelfishMonthly Post #2: "Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month" I watched a great dramedy this past week. These movies are my favorite, the ones that capture life’s bitter truth, but generously sprinkle it with humor. This was the second time I watched this movie, but when weekend plans fell through, I … Continue reading Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month
Falling in Love While Farming
September Contemplation: Well, Hello FallMonthly Post #5: Falling In Love While Farming As I reflect on yet another month that has too quickly come and gone, I savor my September experiences that have helped me to fall up. One deeply profound exploit has been shadowing farmers in preparation of writing a series of stories leading … Continue reading Falling in Love While Farming
Looking Forward to September
Looking Forward to September.
The Weight of Gold
July’s Contemplation: Keeping Cool in a Heated WorldMonthly Post #3 I love the summer Olympics. This year however, I haven’t been able to binge watch The Games. And this really bothers me. I feel like I’m missing out on all the running and jumping and swimming that I do through these amazing athletes. Bottom line: … Continue reading The Weight of Gold
Happy National Ice Cream Day
I'm including ice cream in self-care Sunday today to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."