Our attitudes reflect in our health and well-being

We all need reminders, nudges or words of motivation to focus on what we have, what we have gained and what is truly important.

A serving of empathy and humility will guide each of us through process… and improve the health and wellness of our mind, body and spirt.

• Healthy - take sometime to think about it

• Healthier -take sometime to write it down

• Amazingly Healthy for you and another - take the time to demonstrate to another

Studies have shown that shifting our focus toward gratitude can have long lasting health benefits as we age.

How do YOU demonstrate GRATITUDE ?

Definition: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

How do YOU demonstrate EMPATHY ?

Definition : the ability to understand and share the feelings of another; to be with and understand others' emotions. To hold space for another unconditionally.

How do YOU demonstrate HUMILITY ?

Definition : the ability to be confident in your decisions, and not need or desire others to pay attention to them. To do what needs to be done without explanation or fear of judgement.

Support restorative sleep

Restorative sleep is a critical aspect of your physical and mental health. Your body does many amazing things to keep you healthy while you’re asleep. Immunity is bolstered, muscles are repaired, hormones are rebalanced, and new cells through out your body are created- these are just some of workings taking place while you rest.

Everyone occasionally has troubling falling asleep, staying asleep and maybe not feeling rested when you wake up or feel tired during the day.

Here is a listing of items which could assist you during those occasional sleepless times.

• The scent of lavender

• A sound machine with ocean waves, or gentle rain

• An eye mask to block out any unintended light

• Cooler room temperature

• A warm shower or bath

• A weighted blanket, comfortable clean bedding

• Sleeping in a bed, with an appropriate mattress and pillow(s)

• Magnesium and Calcium -both induce calming responses in body chemistry

• Mindful Breath work… focusing on an inhale through the nose, and a longer slower exhale through the mouth, repeat as the heartrate begins to slow

Nothing is more healing than sleep.

If sleeplessness becomes a chronic issue, consulting with your primary care provider is suggested.

Get out of your own way

When you skip self-care and take care of everything and everyone else first… eventually it catches up with you.

You feel it in your mood and your energy. Your ability to rest and enjoy your favorite activities has become compromised. You realize, you are your own worst enemy.

Take care of you. Its not selfish, It is essential to you and those who depend on you.

It’s ok to cancel a commitment, not answer a call or just say no.

It is also ok to change your mind, want to be alone, take a day off and not tell anyone and simply do nothing.

You can chose to take a walk, meditate, read a book, feel the warmth of the sun, gaze at the moon and stars, admire the beauty of nature, place your hand over your heart and feel it beat, close your eyes and appreciate your your ability to breathe.

Mindful Self-care

It is a misguided belief that self-care is self-indulgent or being selfish. It is simply caring for yourself. A necessary source of support for various areas of your life that play an important role in your health and wellbeing. Self-care promotes your ability to be the best version of you in all the areas of your life.

Most self-care is sabotaged by STRESS… too much or not enough of something.  

Self-care can fall into any of the following categories which play a role in creating or calming stress for everyone:

• Nutrition and Hydration

• Physical Activity 

• Managing Stress and Emotions 

• Rest 

• Relationships

• Physical Hygiene, Medical and Dental

• Environment

• Fun

• Self-Compassion

• Finances

What if we considered and prioritized self-care as a small daily goal?