wellness

It's up to us to keep ourselves strong. Upside? When things do settle, perhaps we've learned some new habits that will serve us well.

Give yourself this time. Guard it as if your happiness depends on it. The better you take care of yourself, the better you can care for others.

I live in Tyler and agree it's a very "livable" place to be. Livability.com featured Tyler and delved into some of the ways that living here is a true pleasure.

After seven studies, a review showed those who slept less than seven hours--once they began sleeping more--found they had reduced appetite. But that's not all.

More than ever, we must be intentional about caring for ourselves. Like--really. It's not just optional anymore.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive..." Walter Scott from his poem Marmion

I'm looking forward to the day when we have that oh-so-needed Covid-19 vaccine. But, ya know what worries me? How much it's going to cost.

Believe it or not, according to the studies, "clutter can cause your stress levels to rise, which in turn can affect your physical and mental health."

Bathing is not just about “getting clean.” That’s perhaps the main reason baths are an indispensable part of my daily ritual. I recommend for men, too. ;)

We may not even notice the behaviors we're engaging in on a daily basis that may be contributing to mental and emotional degradation.

What are you doing for self-care and wellness during these coronavirus times?

We can still find many joyful ways to "summer" this summer--despite the struggles. And perhaps even be surprised by new ones.