Category: self care
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10 simple healthy habits you can start today
As a homeschooling mom, I get how hard it can be to keep fitness and healthy eating as a priority. My latest example: in order to get out the door for a run, I’ve started bringing my youngest with me, even though I prefer my runs as alone time for clearing my mind. (He enjoys…
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Have-to vs Get-to
When I started running last year, I was very aware of that fact I shouldn’t take the ability for granted. Yes, I was slow. Yes, my asthma makes it more of a challenge sometimes, but still — I can run. I’d already been active but running was the thing I connected with my Dad, and…
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Reset
“We periodically find ourselves out of alignment with our true selves, and have to reset to get back into our proper groove. We have to remind ourselves what matters to us, what our values are – and make changes so our lives reflect those values. And for introverts I think this is especially true… we’re…
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Goodbye, flip-flops
I’ve sworn off my formerly favorite footwear. For years I’ve worn flip-flops whenever I could get away with it because they are nearly like going barefoot and I think maybe my feet are claustrophobic. That, or it’s like my Granmama always said when she saw me barefoot: You can take the girl out of the…
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Summer plans
It’s officially summer (at least in this hemisphere) and I’ve got big plans! 1- Don’t melt. Always a goal for summer in the South. Although it’s humid as all get-out here, it’s not any worse than back in “Hotlanta” and at least we usually have a bit of a breeze. Still, hot is hot! 2-…