Category: Know Your Body
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H&W|5-4-3-2-1 Technique
A few years ago, my therapist taught me a simple grounding exercise called the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique. I’ll be honest—I wasn’t sure something so simple could make a difference. But it does. When life feels overwhelming, stressful, frustrating, or you’re simply in a funky mood, this technique helps bring your attention back to the present moment.…
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H&W |Keep Moving and Drink Water
Do you spend most of your day sitting? Many of us know we need to move our legs, get up, and walk more. But what about the rest of our body? This week I realized I had become so focused on my hips and lower body that I was neglecting my neck, shoulders, arms, and…
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H&W|Fasting
Fasting seems to be everywhere these days. Intermittent fasting. Water fasting. Spiritual fasting. Some people swear by it. Others avoid it completely. As someone who can go most of the day drinking water and not feel hungry until evening, I became curious. If eating less is supposed to be the answer, why isn’t it always…
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H&W|The Importance of Protein
As pain increased and movement decreased, I learned a valuable lesson: healing isn’t just about rest. It’s also about giving your body the fuel it needs to stay strong. This week I’m sharing what I’ve learned about protein, muscle loss, recovery, and why eating enough matters more than many of us realize. 💪 Strength starts…
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H&W|Self Love & Healing
Self-Love as a Healing Practice, Not a Personality Trait Some mornings don’t start with motivation. They start with a body that needs warmth, a quiet room, and a cup of hot tea held with intention. This morning, I listened to Louise Hay, and she was talking about self-love and healing yourself. Not the flashy kind…
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H&W|Our Brain Is Processing
Your Brain Is Not Broken — It’s Busy Processing I heard something on TikTok the other day that made me pause mid-scroll. You know when something hits and your spirit leans in before your brain catches up? “Our brain is not for storage. Our brain is for processing.” Whew. Say that again… slowly. Of course,…
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H&W|Who’s Experiencing Stiffness
Why do our bodies get so stiff as we age? 😭🌻 One minute you’re sitting comfortably… The next minute you stand up sounding like an old wooden staircase. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve definitely noticed how my body reacts when I stay in one position too long. Hips, knees, legs, back… everything suddenly needs a…
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