The last few weeks I took a “blogging break” in order to do some traveling. September is the start of a new school year and a great time to focus on putting yourself first by setting some lifestyle resolutions. Back in January of this year, I blogged about the how setting goals with measurable […]
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The first weekend we arrived in town for the reunion weekend, we went out to “the lakes” for a bonfire and BBQ! Niece Sarah had her hula hoops hanging close by and got all of us trying our hand at a little hula hoop action:) I told her I had tried when I was young, […]
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I try to do as many of those activities that keep me moving when I am at home when I visit elsewhere on vacation. Sometimes it is difficult if there is no access to certain facilities or equipment. This past visit to my home town of Peoria Illinois, I was able to rent a very […]
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While I was visiting family I got a chance to spend time outside. I walked/hiked in the woods and went biking on black top roads with little or no traffic. There were great views of the corn fields and small lakes I swam in as a child. As an adult, it is very special to experience […]
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A great time to try something new is when you are not able to keep up your routine physical activities while away from home. I have always loved the water and spent hours on end swimming and playing in the water with my sister when we were young. In high school, I became a certified […]
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I just returned from a two-week visit to Central Illinois to visit family and attend my mom’s reunion. Reunions are a great way to gather extended families together and are becoming rare given many of us often do not live geographically close to each other. Seeing your extended family can give you a chance to […]
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“Terrorism is as old as history and almost certainly older. In 68 B.C., for instance, the Roman city of Ostia, a vital port for one of the world’s earliest superpowers, was set on fire by a band of thugs. They destroyed the consular war fleet and, rather embarrassingly, kidnapped two leading senators. Panic ensued—the same […]
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Use coping strategies when reacting to traumatic events: take good care of yourself first (eat healthy, get sleep) work to maintain your daily schedule/routine participate in fun activities find ways to laugh think positive thoughts and know it may take time to feel better limit exposure to media coverage seek out supportive people (ask for […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in some people who have seen or lived through a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Those who have experienced or witnessed a terrorist attack may feel one or all of these symptoms: Recurring thoughts of the incident. Becoming afraid of everything, not leaving the house or isolating yourself. Stopping […]
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Acts of terror often lead to strong emotional reactions which can include disbelief, anger, fear, and sadness. These reactions create stress which can have a very profound effect on our mental and physical health. People who have experienced the trauma often fall into the following categories: Survivors of past traumatic events (e.g., refugees of wars, terrorism […]
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