Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Walking miles for mindfulness

Walking miles for mindfulness

By the end of a long week, the endless loop of responsibilities and obligations often leaves me mentally and physically exhausted. On those days, my body doesn’t necessarily crave a grueling workout, but my soul absolutely craves being outside. I fell in love with running many years ago because it allowed me to clear my mind through fresh air and new surroundings. The more miles, the better. I may not be covering those miles as fast as I once did, but they are just as healing as ever.  The moving meditation  There are so many layers to these miles for me. Yes, I’m exercising…

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The next chapter and life struggles

The next chapter and life struggles

I’m not being the best version of myself. I’m not being the best version of myself, and it shows. I haven’t posted a “real” blog post on here in almost a year, but this place has been constantly on my mind. This blog also served as a platform to hold me accountable. Things have changed a lot in my life, and taking care of myself has been on the back burner. Because of these changes, I haven’t been able to work out consistently. I’ve gained weight and lost a lot of sleep. I’m stressed most of the time. Right now,…

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Foods Most Likely To Result In Food Addictions

Foods Most Likely To Result In Food Addictions

Food addiction was almost unheard of a century ago. Most foods didn’t light up the pleasure centers like modern incarnations do, so people just ate to satisfy their hunger and didn’t think about eating the rest of the time.  However, that started to change by the middle of the twentieth century. All of a sudden, many foods that couldn’t exist naturally started to appear.  The question today, though, is which of these foods is most likely to result in food addiction? Let’s take a look.  Sugary Drinks Pexels – CC0 License Topping the list are sugary drinks. This substance is…

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Healthcare Workers: What to Look For in an …

Healthcare Workers: What to Look For in an Employer

The healthcare industry — and demand for healthcare professionals — is booming. That puts healthcare workers in a strong position, since it ensures that they don’t have to settle for working for an employer that doesn’t have their best interests at heart.  Finding an employer that values and respects its staff and provides an excellent working experience can sometimes be challenging. With millions of healthcare businesses operating in the United States, it’s not feasible that all of them will be top-tier. So how can you ensure that you work for a great employer? We’ve put together some green flags to…

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What Are The Cons Of Homeschooling?

What Are The Cons Of Homeschooling?

Homeschooling has been a great life choice for some, and less so for others. You could say that about conventional schooling, too, so that’s not a moral judgment we’re making, nor a prescription about what’s right for you. However, as many more people are thinking about taking their children out of school and teaching them a curriculum they see as most fit (though make sure to go for officially approved options to ensure the most rounded education), it’s easy to read resources that bias you in one way or another. Photo by August de Richelieu: https://www.pexels.com/photo/mother-helping-her-daughter-use-a-laptop-4260325/ Much of the content…

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How To Dig Yourself Out Of Financial Debt

How To Dig Yourself Out Of Financial Debt

Managing money is tough, especially in this economic environment.  Basic things cost more, which may lead to debt, hopefully only for emergency purposes. It is no secret that managing money can be tough.  After all, not only does money management tend to be omitted from school textbooks, but we’re also in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. As such, if you’ve found it harder to get by in recent years, you are not alone, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Photo by Mackenzie Marco on Unsplash There are, however, certain steps that you can take in order to dig…

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Secret Weapon for Effective Stress Management because mom …

Secret Weapon for Effective Stress Management because mom is stressed.

This mom is dealing with a crap ton of stress. Mom is trying to work things out because life has thrown me nothing but curveballs. There have been times when my stress management could have been better. No one wants to hear about the stress and lack of balance in someone else’s life, but that’s the only thing I have to offer you right now. Does that make me more relatable? Or just a whiny baby b#$&*#? I’m going to call it both to make myself feel better. I have let stress take over my life. I may have overloaded…

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How Can You Get Some More Money In …

How Can You Get Some More Money In Your Life?

If you want more money in your life, we’ve got some great news for you. There are always ways to make more money; you just have to figure out which works best for you and which you can reasonably make happen.  It’s hard to come up with ideas when you don’t have a starting point, though, so that’s what we’re going to give you. Down below, we’re going to look at some of the things you can do to get more money in your life, and you can expand on these if you want to, or just take them as…

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How Your Morning Routine is Secretly Messing with …

How Your Morning Routine is Secretly Messing with Your Smile

In a way, mornings can feel like a blur. The alarm goes off, the slippers go on, and it’s straight into survival mode, like coffee, maybe some lemon water for that “wellness” vibe, a quick brush, and out the door. These sorts of things are good for improving your health. Besides, everything seems harmless, even healthy. But here’s the twist: those morning habits that feel so productive might be low-key sabotaging your teeth. No, you read that right! Believe it or not, it’s the stuff no one thinks about until a random zinger of tooth sensitivity hits during breakfast or…

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How To Fight Back Against Autoimmune Conditions

How To Fight Back Against Autoimmune Conditions

Living with an autoimmune condition is not fun. Every day brings new challenges, and you wonder whether it will ever go away.  Fortunately, there are some things you can try if you have an autoimmune disease. These approaches aren’t guaranteed to work, but they could lead to remission or at least improve your quality of life.  Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-white-shirt-using-a-glucometer-5469165/ So, what are the tactics you can use? Let’s take a look:  Get More Sleep Getting more sleep is one of the best ways to deal with autoimmune conditions, especially if you are on a treatment plan.…

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How To Start Putting Your Health First: A …

How To Start Putting Your Health First: A Guide For Parents

When you become a parent, your priorities change. That tiny bundle becomes the center of your universe. Investing all your time, energy, and love in your child or children can sometimes mean that your health takes a backseat. As a parent, taking care of yourself and your family is crucial. In this guide, we’ll share some simple tips to help you start putting your health first.  Photo by Pixabay from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-a-stethoscope-40568/ Catch up with overdue checks, tests, and assessments. The first thing to do when embarking upon a mission to make your health a priority is to catch up…

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