Category: Self Care

30-Day Fall Workout

Now that the scorching sun at blazing temperatures is in the past, it’s time to get moving. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Here is an easy-to-follow 30-day fall workout. Day 1. Leg…
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Best Fall Nail Polishes

Being in the military, I keep my nails clear all year round except for the holidays when I am on leave for two weeks. This allows me to express myself through nail color. Loud colors, PLEASE! Spring and summer are for the beautiful bright yellows, pinks, and bright colors, and fall and winter are for…
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A Page for Prayers

Are you a person who loves prayer and knows there is a prayer for every situation? A Page for Prayers was designed with you in mind. Spoken by a woman who has had her share of trials and tribulations, this page is your one-stop for all prayers. From prayers for yourself to your husband, friends,…
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Books to Read this Fall

Where are my readers? The time has come for cozy weather, leaves falling, fuzzy socks, cardigans, and pumpkin spice lattes. After work during the fall season, the only thing on my mind is lying on the couch with a blanket and a good movie or book. Check out these books for adults and children that…
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Power of Praying Series

This prayer series by Stormie Daniels has been in my home and heart for over ten years. Not only do they immediately refocus my attention on my relationship with God, but they light a fire in me as a Prayer Warrior. I take these books when I travel, read them at home, and go to…
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Women and Self-protection

What items are readily available to defend yourself in a life-threatening self-defense situation? A few years ago, I did an article on ways someone could protect themselves. Whether it was a knife, taser, self-protection keychain, or firearm, I went in depth about how those options were beneficial. That article prompted emails and messages from women…
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Feel Good Tips

Whether we want to believe it or not, feeling good comes from mental and physical health. Have you ever heard the phrase “Health is wealth?” How we feel projects how we interact with others, take care of ourselves, and perform at school, work, or home. We can have our off days when we are in…
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Preparedness

Disaster preparedness starts with the mindset that many calamities cannot be foreseen or can be foreseen but are inevitable. Anything could happen. It is your job to take care of yourself and your household before, during, and after disasters. Our family has maintained our survival bags for over eight years. Here is a definitive list…
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Regulating Your Emotions 

“Self–regulation will always be a challenge, but if somebody’s going to be in charge, it might as well be me.” – Daniel Akst We live in a world where you can experience happiness, sadness, rage, joy, disappointment, and fear on the same day. We may not have control over the things that happen to us…
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Self-care Check-in

Self-care is the best care. When was the last time you did a self-care check-in? We are always on the go, and although we have routines, we often forget the little things that help us take care of ourselves. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself this month or any month. Practice…
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Social Media: Clean it Up

There comes a time when we catch ourselves on social media a little more than we care to. At the same time, there is absolutely nothing wrong with interacting with friends and family, finding a new recipe, or getting inspiration from your favorite influencer. Sometimes we open social media, and our timelines are filled with…
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Addictions and Dependency

Be kind to everyone because we are all fighting battles seen and unseen. Society today displays addictions as only a stronghold to drugs and alcohol. Addictions go beyond those two things. Some addictions can be easily disguised as a hobby and may not be noticeable in the beginning until they start negatively impacting your daily…
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