Thankfulness. Appreciation. Gratitude. These states of being are not natural but learned behaviors. Typically, these sentiments are explained and modeled to us as children. They then become conscious choices until thankfulness is an attitude habit. A Holiday Wellness Plan would not be complete without appreciating the reason for the season with our soul, mind, and …
To what are you truly dedicated? Many of us are dedicated to wellness much of the year, but those thoughts blow away with the first frosty wind. Holiday events and foods + less time to exercise and connect with God and family = dropped wellness plans. To avoid our well-being turning into bad Thanksgiving leftovers …
Indulgences surround us during the holidays. For many, the holidays are synonymous with celebration. For others, this festive time can evoke painful memories and/or increased stress. Joyful, sad, or anxious feelings can spawn unwise or wise indulgences and behaviors in how we eat, drink, or use our time and resources. The question is: are all …
Has God said no to a plan when yes was hoped for, or yes when no was expected? After listening intently to God in a difficult season, I learned some lessons about how to listen to God. Our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan acronym letter up next is L: for Listen. Serve only the LORD your God …
Sudden grief, frustration, disappointment, and regret collided. My already full plate overflowed with emergencies or what seemed like emergencies. Flying by the seat of my pants from this fire to the next did not create grace-filled reactions. So, we continue our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan Acronym with O for Overflowing Capacity. Overflowing Capacity We’ve identified holiday …