This week I have been blogging about taking care of yourself and how focusing on those activities that are healthy for you positively impacts those you love. I had a post prepared for today that I chose to save for a later date. An article in the WSJ on the traffic fatality surge in the […]
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The choices we make everyday matter to each of us and others in our life. Another way I put myself first, is to make sure I get a chance to move outside everyday. While I was over on Vashon Island to get some work done last week, I mentioned to a special friend that first […]
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Last week I took an early morning ferry to Vashon Island to get some work done. I was one of the last two cars on the ferry with a great spot right in the middle lane. This ferry spot is a coveted position because you are in the lane of traffic that exits the ferry […]
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I have blogged before about limiting exposure to graphic terrorism news reports in relationship to health and wellness for children and adults. Given this political season along with global terrorism and economic uncertainty, news images and messages can create depression and stress regarding issues that are beyond our sphere of influence. I often choose to […]
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This morning I left on foot early to run some errands and get in a “city walk”. Most mornings I get the news online by reading a couple of different papers, one more liberal and the other more conservative. I had just started to read the news of the day and after skimming the headlines, […]
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I cannot resist nibbling the last of my ripe grapes in the fall! As I have blogged before, September has always seemed like the beginning of a new year more so than January, since it signals the end of a more relaxed schedule and all of those spontaneous activities I associate with the lazy, hazy […]
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Getting more sleep and losing some weight are two of the most sought after healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of “I’ll get more sleep”…Think “I’ll bump up my bedtime.” The optimum amount of sleep is between seven and nine hours. The blue light from phones and computers can delay the release of the sleep inducing hormone melatonin. Try […]
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For those of us that did not grow up in the age of social media, it may be easier for us to put down our smart phones/laptops. The flip side is we need to learn the value of social media from the younger generation along with modeling the value of actual conversations and face-to-face family […]
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Most of us want to eat healthier. But the effective way to accomplish this is different for each of us! I happen to have a sweet tooth and love chocolate, but can easily avoid buying or eating salty foods such as chips. Instead of “I am going to eat healthy”…Think “I’ll eat a salad with dinner.” The […]
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What are healthy strategies that you have used that work to help you alleviate stress in your life? A few weeks ago I had a day of personal business to deal with that was creating some stress for me. Before taking on those tasks, I decided to do something fun outside for one hour since […]
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