Why Self Care is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

Why Self Care is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

  The phrase “self-care” gets thrown around a lot lately. So much so, that many people think it’s a luxury. Self-care can take many forms, and is vital for a balanced life. It is especially essential for those with chronic stress, illness or pain, who feel depleted...
National PTSD Awareness Day

National PTSD Awareness Day

June 27th is the National PTSD Awareness Day. It is a day to recognize the effects that PTSD has on the lives of everyone affected by it. This day was chosen in 2010 by the United States following then-Sen. Kent Conrad’s efforts to designate a day of awareness as a...
Retired – Now What?

Retired – Now What?

Congratulations on your retirement. After working for so many years, you’ve earned the opportunity to relax! But, for many people, retirement can start to feel overwhelming very quickly. If you’ve worked most of your life, you probably looked forward to this time....
Pointing Fingers of Blame

Pointing Fingers of Blame

Who’s Fault Was It? As I talked about in this blog post, there are three broad reasons why bad things happen in our lives—the results of our choices, the consequences of someone else’s behaviors, and the natural effects of living in an imperfect, mortal world with...