wellness
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Finding Community When You Do Not Naturally Have One
Growing up, everyone talks about community like it is something you just automatically have. Friends from school, people you grew up with, a group that magically forms and follows you into adulthood. But a lot of us do not get that experience. Some of us grow up moving around, or focusing on school, or working…
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Five Indoor Activities That Still Get You Out of the House This Winter
Winter makes it really tempting to stay home in pajamas and pretend the world does not exist, and honestly I support that sometimes. But there are days when you still want to get out of the house without freezing your face off. Over the years I have found a handful of indoor activities that feel…
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Boosted Diplomas & Confidence
Tonight I went to the Boosted Diplomas fundraising event and it reminded me why I care so much about community, opportunity, and showing up for people. Boosted Diplomas is an amazing local organization that provides tutoring, educational advocacy, and encouragement to youth experiencing foster care at no cost. Their staff are amazing individuals who are…
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Yoga Curious
I have been thinking a lot about adding yoga into my routine lately. Not because I want to suddenly become a morning person who flows through sun salutations at sunrise (though that sounds nice in theory), but because I have realized how much my body and mind need gentler movement. I spend so much time…
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Cold Weather Activities
Once the temperature drops, it’s easy to fall into a routine of blankets, snacks, and endless TV marathons. And while those nights absolutely have their place, sometimes you need to get out. I’ve learned that getting out of the house in winter doesn’t have to mean standing in the freezing wind or walking a trail…
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Being the Calm vs Keeping the Calm
There’s a certain type of person who becomes the person people turn to when things fall apart. You listen, you problem-solve, you hold space. You’re the one who keeps it together when the room gets tense. The one who can respond calmly when others are escalating. And somewhere along the way, that became your role.…
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Changing Seasons
There’s always that moment every year when you walk outside and just know the seasons are changing. The air feels crisp, the mornings are darker, and suddenly your go-to outfits need an extra layer. Every year, it kind of catches me off guard. Oh right, we’re doing this again. The shift always takes a little…
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Weekend Recovery – In Reality
Sometimes, recovery doesn’t mean doing nothing. For me, a “recovery weekend” often includes folding laundry, getting groceries, reorganizing my space, or catching up on small tasks that have been sitting on my to-do list for weeks. It’s about clearing the mental clutter that’s been adding onto the burnout, or adding up because of it. Some…
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Pushing Through the “Even More Tired” Phase
When you first decide to add more fun, social, or active things into your life, you expect to feel more fulfilled right away. You imagine yourself going to that community event, hitting the pool after work, or saying yes to a weekend camping trip and instantly feeling whole again. Reality is a little different. At…
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15 Minute Refresh Activities
Sometimes people think self-care has to be this big thing that takes significant time and often a lot of money. A trip away, time at the spa, an expensive gym membership, or hours set aside to really relax. The truth is, even 15 minutes can completely change how you feel. If you are stressed, dragging…
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