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Take Heed and Take Some Extra Precautions: This is When Seasonal Depression Can Start
Hey guys! Yes, it is that time of year when the holidays are over, New Year festivities are wearing off, and things start to settle in. The weather gets weird, dreary days come about, and we don’t get all the sun we need and maybe not all the sleep we need either. And illnesses are on the rise again whether a cold, flu, or some other dreaded respiratory illness or stomach flu. Our immune systems start to wane and that makes us more vulnerable. Some may be tired from the struggle of starting new habits strong and burning the candle at both ends to make the new goals tick –…
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Scheduling Time for Exercise | How I’m Doing it
When I told you I didn’t have time for exercise, I truly meant it. For me to exercise, work, have a hobby or two, and be involved in care giving, get at least 7.5 hours of sleep – it’s usually the first thing to get booted out. But what if it is scheduled first thing in the morning? Well, that means something else gets booted out right? Yeah. I’ve been doing the “rob Peter to pay Paul” with time in a circle for some time now. And even with this schedule, I’m sure that will continue some as I “rotate” pockets of time that I find around a plate that…
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Setting a Wellness Challenge for Yourself and a Personal Update
Choosing the name of the challenge. I chose to call mine “The Nudge Challenge”. I am having a tough time right now and trying to figure out a few things with my time, schedule, and routine. This is not a new problem with me. I had to go through similar adjustments when I became married, became a mother and was working full time, and I have had recent big changes that really has taken most of my spare time. I’m adjusting slowly. But the reason for naming this challenge “The Nudge” is because I don’t have time for a full blown challenge where I’m tracking, detailing, and analyzing every move.…
