Source Unsplash A guest blog post by Eleanor Wyatt Congratulations on bringing a new bundle of joy into the world! While you have a lot ofwonderful days ahead, you will first need to get through the “4th trimester,” which is the pointafter giving birth when you may be feeling some discomfort and pain, both mentally … Continue reading Properly Handling the Stressors of the “4th Trimester”
Self-care
5 Steps to Better Mental Health through Self-care
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
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
Building Communitas in 2022
2022 has barely begyn and I learned an inspiring new word: Communitas- No, I did not make it up. It’s not “community." It’s a latin word that means a strong sense of solidarity and bonding that develops among people experiencing a ritual, rite of passage or other transitional state together. Let’s back up a bit … Continue reading Building Communitas in 2022
Battling Burnout
A guest post by Emma Grace Brown The term “burnout” isn’t just a word used to describe a long or particularly trying day - it’s a real syndrome recognized by the World Health Organization. It consists of mental and physical exhaustion from workplace stress that leads to feelings of negativity and disconnection. Left unaddressed, burnout … Continue reading Battling Burnout
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
Pick Yourself to Make Things Better in the Pharmacy with These 10 Tips
The other day I was giving Covid shots along with several pharmacists that I didn’t know that well. Throughout the day I got to speak with several of them. Every one of us is happy to be able to do our part during the pandemic. Every one of us feels a duty to serve in … Continue reading Pick Yourself to Make Things Better in the Pharmacy with These 10 Tips
Putting in the Time to Feel Sublime
Healing happens step by step, day by day. Put in the time to get better. It's worth your effort.
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
Don’t Be a Joy-Killer
I have a confession to make. In the past, I used to be very judgemental about what other people did for fun. When someone told me all about what a good time they had, I’m sure they could see it on my face as I thought, “What’s so fascinating about collecting antiques?” or “What a … Continue reading Don’t Be a Joy-Killer
Mary the Medicine Woman 