‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not necessarily. Realistically, with the increased tasks and shopping on an already taxed budget, entertaining additional guests and overall fatigue, we may feel more stress than elation. The holidays may also have us missing loved ones or reminiscing of holiday pasts. Here in the Midwest, not seeing the […]
December 2, 2012 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
November 27, 2012 by Katie Surjan
The holidays seem to be the hottest time of year to catch up with everyone we have EVER encountered in life. We squeeze 20 events into 8 nights and paste our biggest smile on for each of them. Many of us will be pulled in several directions that go against our self-care, like baking sugary traditions, being served alcohol […]
May 13, 2011 by Sheri Lynn
Mindful Breathing Exercise A quick 5 minute breathing exercise one can easily fit into your day. This exercise will invite the body and mind to become more centered, grounded and relaxed. We can ALL find 5 minutes in our day to give ourselves a little self care!! -Sit in a chair or floor with the […]
September 17, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
‘Oh man’ says Sarah, ‘this last week was a wreck! I was bad everyday and I couldn’t stop with the sugar and I drank vodka all week. I was so scared to call you today, I know you’re going to yell at me for being so bad. I’m such a screw-up!’ Sarah is two weeks […]
May 31, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
This morning I took four dogs on a hike up a rocky winding trail. For most of the hike, it was dry and steep and hot. When I started thinking about turning around with the panting dogs, I made a decision to go just a bit further; I wasn’t crunched for time. We climbed another […]
May 7, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
These are real questions that have been sent to me by email: “I have heard about your program and my neighbor that did it looks amazing. I did some things that she suggested but every time the scale goes down a couple pounds I start eating fast food or ice cream! I know this is […]
May 2, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
There’s a lengthy, predictable list of excuses that folks present to me about why they can’t do certain things regarding their self care. Among them are genetics, low thyroid, too busy, and it takes too much attention. Another myth is that a person can’t possibly travel or vacation and keep the self care up. Below […]
April 20, 2010 by Sheri Lynn
Say you’re having a hard time getting your ‘head in the game’. Maybe you’re pulling yourself together after a trip to the ‘ol family of origin, returning from a vacation, healing after an injury, or recovering from a head cold. OR MAYBE you’ve been cruising along, dropping fat and enjoying yourself and suddenly, BAM – […]
December 2, 2012 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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