Category: Self Care
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H&W|Obesity: Understanding the Why, Not Just the Weight
Saturday | Health & Wellness Obesity: Understanding the Why, Not Just the Weight I’m short and thick myself—and yes, I fall into the obese category. I’ve never claimed the title of “healthy plus-petite.” I know better than that. I live in this body every day, and I’ve been living with chronic pain since 2000. That…
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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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ASipOf Flava|My Love For Coffee
A Sip of Flava I have not been a coffee drinker my whole adult life. What I was drawn to first wasn’t the caffeine — it was the calm. The feeling of coffee shops. The rhythm. The way time seemed to slow down inside those spaces. That love led me to build one of my…
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RealTalk|🌻 The Recipe for “Normal” — According to a Seasoned Soul
🌻 The Recipe for “Normal” — According to a Seasoned Soul Some lady said this morning that normal is whatever works for each individual. And I sat there thinking… well, that sure opens Pandora’s gray-area box, doesn’t it? Because if everything can be normal, then nothing really is. Yet here we are — living in a…
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H&W| Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 1: Making An Appointment
Welcome to My Health and Wellness Series for Seniors: Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made Simple Series 1: Making an Appointment Scheduling a medical appointment—especially for the first time—can be more complicated than people expect. Whether it’s for a primary care provider (PCP) or a specialist, being prepared can ease stress and help…
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H&W|Calm Through The Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 2: The Appointment and What Comes After
Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made SimpleSeries 2: The Appointment — And What Comes After Welcome back to Calm Through the Chaos. In Series 1, we talked about how to make a medical appointment and what to do beforehand to be prepared. Now let’s talk about what happens during the appointment — and just as importantly — what…
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H&W|Self Worth
Your worth isn’t something you earn, prove, or perform for. It exists because you do. Today’s Health & Wellness reflection is about remembering that truth. 🌻
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H&W|Self Love & Healing
Self-love isn’t a personality trait — it’s a healing practice. A gentle reminder that caring for yourself and quieting your mind don’t compete… they work together.
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ASipOfFlava|Working With the Day, Not Against It
Sometimes progress doesn’t look productive. It looks like listening to your body, taking breaks, and choosing intention over pressure. This weekend, I moved slowly — and still moved forward. ☕🌻
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