In a previous post, Joy and Workaholism, I shared my journey to harness the busyness monster. It’s that feeling that you are very busy, the anxiety that comes with not being able to keep up, and the trapped thinking that you, therefore, have to work more. “I’m So Busy!” Ever said that? I seem to be […]
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Sauna Bathing and the10 Powerful Health Benefits
What is it? I think the Fins have it right when it comes to sauna bathing and unlocking its powerful health benefits. This Finnish tradition has been around for thousands of years where you gain therapeutic benefits from alternating hot and cold temperatures. In Finland, it’s called “kylpy.” I first got introduced to this “thermal […]
Visitng the Majestic Clydesdale Horses: An Unforgettable Experience
You will have an unforgettable trip when you see the majestic Clydesdale horses in person. Last Spring, I was down in Missouri and found out that just a short drive from Columbia, MO, I would be able to visit the infamous Clysedales – yes, those Budweiser horses. Tour Clydesdale’s training and breeding facility are called […]
Hints and Tips for Getting Your Yard Ready for the Summer
One of the moments I love is getting my yard ready for the summer. Why? It means that I get to be outdoors, doing what I love, gardening! When I bought my new house, I loved my big yard but was overwhelmed. What do I do first? What do I have to prepare? On and […]
4 Things to Know about Canine Vestibular Disease
Geriatric Vestibular Disease in canines was unknown to me. Never heard of it. But once you experience it, you will never forget it because it’s scary in appearance. And in times like these, you never know who will be your next superhero. And it’s true; they can come in small packages – like in a […]
How to Plant Seeds – The Easy Way
The Beginning I would call myself a beginner gardener even though I have been gardening for many years. Maybe I am still a gardening “learner .”I make mistakes, and I try to learn from them. In my post on Zinnias, I shared that my mom had the green thumb in the family, and I tried […]
A Memorable Spring in the South – Part 2
I just had a memorable spring in the south! I have been down to Nashville a few times in my lifetime. We all know that Nashville is THE Music City, and if you want to hear some great country, rock or bluegrass, you can find it in Nashville. I recently visited Nashville as part of […]
A Memorable Spring In the South
I have been down to Nashville a few times in my lifetime. We all know that Nashville is THE Music City, and if you want to hear some great country, rock or bluegrass, you can find it in Nashville. I recently visited Nashville as part of a conference, and even though I had been before, […]
Powerful Moments that Shape Your Leadership- 20 Minutes a Day
The Start Good leadership takes practice. It also takes regular self-reflection in order to shape your leadership. This practice of self reflection goes all the way back to my start as a nurse. In my student nursing days, I had to practice a daily “journal” that allowed me to reflect on my day, what I […]
How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
As I said in my earlier posts How to Take Some Baby Steps, and A Random Act of Kindness, feeding my curiosity brings me joy. But these stories aren’t about me. I’m curious about what brings my friends joy and bliss in their days. Surprisingly, and maybe because we are friends, I discovered some similarities […]
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