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E is for Enjoy {En*Joy}

E is for Enjoy {En*Joy}

This post is part of the Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded E is for Enjoy {En*Joy} If you read my last post about Perfectionism, you know I’ve been struggling with what E should stand for in this ABCs series.  {And yes, every time I admit this to myself or see it in writing, ...

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C is for Create, Creation, Creative, Creativity

C is for Create, Creation, Creative, Creativity

This post is part of the Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded When I realized that today was C, I brainstormed a list of great words.  As I read through the list, I felt frustrated that I couldn’t write about all of them. There are so many great words (and ideas) to choose from. ...

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B is for Breathe

B is for Breathe

This post is part of the new Sunday Series The ABCs of Getting Well Grounded You probably saw this one coming.  If so, that’s because you’ve heard already that how we breathe is very important.  People sometimes find it funny when they’re told how to breathe or even reminded to breathe in the first place.  I ...

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You Have to Unplug to Stay Connected

You Have to Unplug to Stay Connected

I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “You have to spend money to make money”.  There’s certainly some truth to that.  Here’s another one for ya: you have to unplug to stay connected.  No doubt.  What do I mean?… People who’ve known me for a while are keenly aware of my resistance to embracing technology. It’s ...

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Word of the Day: Grateful

Word of the Day: Grateful

Sometimes you just can’t ignore the connections around you.  Today, for me, is one of those days, so I thought I’d share it with you. Where to begin?  Well, chronology works as well as anything … Last night I had an appointment with my new physician.  I rarely go to the doctor.  Things have to ...

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3 Little Words Will Keep You Healthy, Happy, & Present This Summer

3 Little Words Will Keep You Healthy, Happy, & Present This Summer

Today is the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year – and it was beautiful! If you haven’t been checking the Get Well Grounded Channel on YouTube, here’s the Summer Solstice video message I posted earlier tonight: Just Say No For A Healthy, Happy Summer. And, click here to revisit the Summer Solstice ...

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Got a Minute For an Herbal Teas-er?

Got a Minute For an Herbal Teas-er?

I’m leaving for California this week for some powerful, inspirational fun-work sessions with a community of my holistic health peers, and I’m so excited!  Before I go, I wanted to give you a little teas-er (you’ll get it in a sec) about some Get Well Grounded products that will be available to you later this ...

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Getting Unstuck

Getting Unstuck

So, let’s be honest here.  Anyone feeling like you fell right off the health wagon and are scrambling to grab hold again?  Anyone?  Well, you are not alone.  In fact, I bet if you talked with your friends, family, and co-workers, they’d completely understand.  How do I know this?  Simple.  Friends have been telling me ...

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Healthy Aging (not "Anti-Aging")

Healthy Aging (not "Anti-Aging")

Healthy Aging Rx:  Relax.  Spend some time with your feet in a tide pool? Today is my 35th post on this blog and I am 35 years old, and in my stream of consciousness that got me thinking about healthy aging. It seems like everywhere you turn these days there’s some product or diet that promises ...

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Midnight Canning: Blackberry Jam and Apple-Mint Jelly

Midnight Canning: Blackberry Jam and Apple-Mint Jelly

Friday night I went to my good friend Sadie’s house to hang out and do some canning.  We had grand plans to make blackberry jam, apple-mint jelly, pesto, and I think there was something else (clearly we never got that far).  Let me start by saying that my friend Sadie is absolutely amazing!  She has ...