If there’s one thing we all wish we had more of, it’s energy. Ever watch a three-year-old make laps around every piece of furniture in the house and wonder where they get that energy? And how to bottle it and […]
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Step 6: Walk Your Way To More Energy
08/08/2017
When most people think of exercise, they think they have to join a gym or take a class. But every movement in our day is a form of exercise. So, to begin a habit of moving more is, itself, exercise. […]
We’ve built five healthy habits in the last few months for our 12 Steps to a Healthier You Journey. If you’re still practicing them, keep up the good work. If you’re struggling or have stumbled on a few, keep trying. […]
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. In Matthew 6:21 and Luke 12:34, Jesus tells his followers to not bother with stockpiling things that will erode and rust or things that can be stolen. Instead, he encourages them to […]
Do you wonder if the people who preach good health actually live by their words? You know. Walk the talk? Everyone has health struggles. What’s the difference between the ones who talk about it and the ones who do something […]
Simplifying Life Is Harder Than It Sounds
07/14/2017
I could write a month’s worth of blog articles on simplifying life to avoid overload and stress. There are so many facets to this one topic. Its impact on health, mental and physical, cannot be overestimated. While simple living sounds like […]
Caffeine Side Effects Aren’t Worth The Jolt
07/13/2017
If there is one “acceptable” drug in our fast-paced culture, it is caffeine. While caffeine is naturally occurring in the seeds, fruits, and leaves of some plants, such as coffee beans, it can also be crystallized and added to foods, […]
Water Bottles Simplify Daily Goals
07/12/2017
Now that it’s truly summer with 100+ degree days, at least in Texas, it’s time to get serious about drinking more water. I realized recently that while I’ve been able to reduce my joint pain quite a bit, I still […]
Changing Habits Changes Lives
07/11/2017
Anytime I’m looking at making a change in an area, such as healthy habits or de-cluttering, I often find myself spiraling down into an anxiety attack as I try to do too much at once. Changing habits don’t come easily to […]
Step 5: Use Your Me-Time To Define You
07/04/2017
Me-time. The buzz word of the mom community. It sounds so affirming, but taken to the extreme, it is mostly self-centered. That’s not to say moms don’t need some time on their own to relax and recharge. We do. But […]