Category: Caring for Myself
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H&W|When Your Body Says “Sleep” — Listen
Some days, pain doesn’t respond to medicine — it responds to rest. Today’s wellness reminder is simple but powerful: listen to your body and let it recover. This is what self-care looks like when you’re living with real pain.
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ASipOfFlava|My Penguin, Columbia
Sometimes a small family joke turns into something meaningful. From a little waddle to a penguin named Columbia, this is a reflection on embracing who you are, moving at your own pace, and finding joy in the most unexpected connections.
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H&W|Listen To Your Body
Listening to my body during a storm reminded me how powerful awareness, support, and speaking up at the right time can be — especially when weather, pain, and timing collide.
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Blog Challenge|Red Flags
Red flags don’t always show up loud or dramatic. Most of the time, they whisper — through patterns, behaviors, and how someone makes your body feel. These are the traits I’ve learned to pay attention to, not with judgment, but with wisdom.
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Life|**🌦️ Winter Aches, But My Spirit Doesn’t
The weather may be cooling down, but my mindset is warming up. This winter, I’m learning how to move through the aches with more ease, more breath, and a whole lot more intention. With a calm morning routine and my sunflower blinders on, I’m heading into each day a little lighter — even when my…
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Life|**🌿 Learning to Let People Be Who They Are
There comes a moment in life where you stop fighting to change people and start protecting your own peace instead. Learning to let folks be exactly who they are — without losing yourself in the process — is one of the most freeing lessons adulthood brings. 🌿✨
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H&W|Eating Better Starts with Preparing Better
Flava’s learning that eating better starts with preparing better — especially on rushed mornings. Here’s my simple grab-and-go protein list that’s helping me take care of my body. What helps you stay nourished at work? 🌻💛
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Life|A Quiet House, A Full Heart
A quiet house, a warm cup of tea, rain against the window, and a moment to just breathe… Sometimes peace finds you in the simplest places. This Thanksgiving night reminded me how far I’ve come — in my healing, in my growth, and in finally learning to love myself exactly as I am.
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Life|🌻 Becoming the Empath I Didn’t Have Words For
A quiet, deeply personal journey of discovering my empathic nature, surviving overwhelming spaces, and learning how to protect my peace as a grown woman.

