The calendar flips to November and holiday pressures rise as leaves and temperatures fall. Lists, shopping, and party planning shift into full gear. These tasks added to already full schedules often elevate stress and worries to unhealthy levels. This year, instead of releasing our pressure valves by barking at our families (which I NEVER do), …
The world encourages us to be doing what we want. Yet, does this sound familiar, especially during the holiday season? I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. ~ Romans 7:15 As we continue with our #HolidayWellnessHabits series, we’ve …
Gooey cinnamon rolls and breads, savory Thanksgiving stuffing, chewy Christmas cookies, and relaxing by the fire with loved ones are just a few of my holiday loves. Yet, I don’t want holiday indulgences to create New Year regrets. Not enough exercising, healthy foods, or sleep are frequent holiday lapses in my wellness this time of …
It’s not good to procrastinate, but still we do it. It’s a bad habit like eating too many cookies, having drive-thru dinner, or lounging instead exercising. Limiting or eliminating procrastination is a lesson I’ve learned too often the hard way, yet it still ensnares me. It’s time for purging procrastination and replacing it with something …
Pumpkin spice, chilly nights, and tailgate bites-yes autumn has arrived in all its glory. The calendar turns to October and suddenly the holidays loom. Autumn winds shift and added commitments and pounds accumulate like layers on a caramel apple. Soon, a new year dawns and we regret our wellness choices from months earlier. Instead let’s …