Image via Pexels This is another guest blog post from Emma Grace Brown. She hits on the basics. Plus there's a good reminder about brightening up your home. I have crystals in some windows because I'm delighted by the way the light shines through and hits the walls. Enjoy. If you are among the many … Continue reading 5 Steps to Better Mental Health through Self-care
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Need to Remote Work? Make Wellness a Priority
This is a guest blog post from Eleanor Wyatt. She hits on the basics! Enjoy. Whether you are new to working from home because of the pandemic or you’ve made remote work a way of life for years, you have probably already found out that it’s not easy to prioritize yourself during your working hours. … Continue reading Need to Remote Work? Make Wellness a Priority
A Story About Small Changes and What Holds You Back From Making Them
Last week I was talking to a lovely twenty-something woman about her medications. There were two things I wanted to talk about: one medication was new, so I wanted to know if it was replacing a medication she was already on and the other was a change in dosage. The two medications I’m referring to … Continue reading A Story About Small Changes and What Holds You Back From Making Them
Today is a Great Day to Reconnect
Over Memorial Day weekend I was able to reconnect with someone from high school. I hadn’t seen him since the ‘80s, and it was fun to catch up. At some point in our trip down memory lane, I asked him about his only sibling, his sister. The mood went from light to serious as he … Continue reading Today is a Great Day to Reconnect
Your Brain Needs a Break
You know when your body needs a break. You’re tired, weak, and exhausted. But have you ever had the feeling that it’s really not your body that needs a rest, it’s actually your brain? Even if you take prescription medications for anxiety or depression, you still have to take care of your mind. Just like … Continue reading Your Brain Needs a Break
3 Ways to Remove The Barriers to Self Care
People don’t often know what they need at any given moment. When was the last time you felt hungry, sat down, and ate what you really wanted to eat, and fully enjoyed the food? When you’re tired at 10 pm, do you go to bed? Or do you do one more thing, like sending off … Continue reading 3 Ways to Remove The Barriers to Self Care
Creating an Environment for Change
The other day I was looking at the word of the day from Word Genius. The word was ailurophile, which means “cat lover,” if you’re curious. These new and unusual words have landed in my inbox every day for years. And every day I vow to try to incorporate the word into my vernacular. But … Continue reading Creating an Environment for Change
The Importance of Dedication
For the past few decades, I’ve celebrated Hanukkah. I’ve always thought of Hanukkah as the season for miracles. But it doesn’t feel right to try to take on “miracles” in a blog post at this time. Instead, since the word “Hanukkah” in Hebrew means “dedication,” let’s see what that word could mean for you at … Continue reading The Importance of Dedication
Is Marketing Making You Sick?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WtbyOeBb9w One day early on in my community pharmacy career, I helped someone select a sleeping pill in the over the counter aisle (OTC) in the pharmacy. He had chosen a purple box with “ZzzzQuil” in bold white letters in the center. Over the Zzzz’s, there was a feather-shaped like a crescent moon with stars … Continue reading Is Marketing Making You Sick?
Confidence Doesn’t Come in a Bottle
If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve experienced some kind of loss. Maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a job, loss of health (including mental health), a breakup, not getting a promotion, or a failed business, to name a few. Loss can take a toll on self-confidence. If you’re accustomed to performing at a high level … Continue reading Confidence Doesn’t Come in a Bottle
Mary the Medicine Woman 