Every year since 2011, I decide on my word and/phrase for the year. I don\’t do resolutions only because I am always setting goals and the mini goals I need to complete to get there. Once I complete a goal, I build on it and make a new one. But why a word? Or phrase? Continue reading “My 2018 Word & Phrase”
Tag Archives: Health and Fitness
Sometimes You Just Need a Tune Up
The kids and I got to talking today about how sometimes we need a tune up, kind of like a car does. We got on the topic because I was talking about maybe going to the chiropractor. I have been working hard on getting myself into better health. My posture has been a long processContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Need a Tune Up”
Self-Care Ideas
Go for a walk Go for a run Sit on the porch Sit in the quiet Be outside Sit by the water Read Workout Watch funny animal videos Play a card game or word game Grab a coffee or tea, homemade or favorite coffee shop Pedicures and Manicures Get your hair done Watch your favoriteContinue reading “Self-Care Ideas”
Self – Care ~ What Does Mama Need?
How many times have you heard the phrase, \”Be sure to take time for yourself. Self-care is so important, especially once you are a mom.\” I can tell you I have heard it a lot and am hearing it more often. What is self-care? How do I fit it in? What do you do forContinue reading “Self – Care ~ What Does Mama Need?”
Digging in Deep – Anxiety, Postpartum, Depression
Fair warning, this post may get heavy and it will probably go deep. It is my hope that writing about my experience will help others, as well as help me open up finally and share another part of my story. So, here goes. Anxiety, postpartum and depression. Most people don\’t know that I haveContinue reading “Digging in Deep – Anxiety, Postpartum, Depression”
Hello 2017!
Welcome to 2017! The calendar says its a new year and a new year means many things. It means that some of the things we enjoy keep on going into the next year, but it also means a time for change. Usually the end of a year and the beginning of new is theContinue reading “Hello 2017!”
Exercise, Health, and Finding Success
I\’ve tried on and off to get healthy for years. Eat better, exercise more, weight loss challenges. I got better at it and more consistent after I had our first son. When it came time to model healthy behaviors for my son, I did find myself stumbling some still, but managed to do better. EspeciallyContinue reading “Exercise, Health, and Finding Success”
Beyond the Number on the Scale
This time around, I knew that I wanted to get to a healthier weight. Fortunately, after my third pregnancy, I was starting out at a number that was one of the lowest it had been in nearly 10 years. I had additional reasons for wanting to get healthier. I wanted the boost in energy, confidence,Continue reading “Beyond the Number on the Scale”
Let\’s Get This Exercise Started!
I\’ve tried the workout dvds and the workouts on netflix. Yet, I was never able to keep them going. Maybe I got bored of them, maybe it was because I couldn\’t set the stuff up quickly, or maybe it\’s because I didn\’t have it written down. Who knows really. I just know that I wouldContinue reading “Let\’s Get This Exercise Started!”
Finding Inspiration and Motivation
With all areas in life, we need to find inspiration. Well, inspiration and motivation. The two concepts really go hand in hand and can really make a significant impact on the success of something or reaching our goals and dreams. We tend to find people who are doing what we want to do or haveContinue reading “Finding Inspiration and Motivation”
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