No doubt about it, holidays can bring on extra stress. The shopping, cleaning, extra activities, cooking, baking, gift-wrapping, decorating, traveling, family photos, card-mailing, and the list can go on much long, can be daunting. Now throw COVID-19 in the midst of all this and that’s enough for anyone to be overwhelmed. I have the perfect solution. Take a time-out. Here are a few suggestions to help keep you centered…
Sobering facts: Spending time in the sun is essential. The Vitamin D we get from it promotes strong bones and a healthy immune system. However, safe practices must be put in place. People groups at high risk are: Golfers, participants and spectators of outdoor activities, parents at children’s sporting events and practices, construction workers, truck drivers, life guards, vacationers, people with thinning hair or shaven heads. It’s important to wear sunscreen…
Worry, stress, inactivity, and too much stimuli before bedtime can affect how well you sleep…or lack thereof. With COVID-19 on your mind, you may be experiencing a difficult time falling and staying asleep. So that your body is at it’s ultimate, you want to sleep like a baby. Here are some tips. Develop a routine. Once you develop a habit for going to bed and awakening at the same time…
Life as we know it has permanently changed. Just as those who experienced the Deep Depression, 9/11, 2008 economic fall, and many other tragedies, the event changed how they saw the world and respond to life events afterward. Whatever the loss, coping with grief and depression is a necessary survival skill. I read a fabulous article on the subject, COPING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS. I encourage you to read it. Parts of this blog…
