“It’s impossible said Doubt It’s dangerous said Fear It’s pointless said Reason Try it anyway Whispered the heart……“ Meeting; noun An act or process of coming together: One eye open and one closed I hear the alarm and make the first decision of the day… continue to sleep or head…
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Dear Self: Work just as hard on you’re own goals
“Nothing works until you do” Dr. Maya Angelou 7 in 10 people were likely to set goals in 2023. However, according to the University of Scranton, 92 percent of people set goals and are not likely to achieve them. According to Forbes the top goals set are: As you assess…
Silver Wellness 👵🏾
This post is dedicated to all the Silver Queens that have inspired my life. I first pay homage to my beloved Granny Mabel Ellis. She was and is with me as I write. Second order of business, Mom I know you don’t have grey hair, and never will lol. Ignore…
5 Digital Apps that elevated my Wellness in 2023
I often write about my love for analog tools (notebooks, pens, notepads….) and the mindfulness approach it forces me to take as I use them. However, I would be remised not to mention all the ways in which digital Apps have brought additional success to my journey. Below are 5…
Make your Mess Your Mission
“With your family history and these numbers, let’s have the conversation”. This is how my Doctor started our visit in Aug 2022. I knew it was coming…. I could probably quote the stats, research and trajectory Myself. For years I prioritized my family, career, community, and pretty much anything else…
I finished my first race!🎖️👑🐝
It felt really big… 4 miles?!?!?!?! How does one even… these were my feelings when I read the entry information. I signed up anyway. If I’m going to do it this feels like the right first one. Supportive, fun, with a wellness focus what could go wrong. For those that…
Microjoys! Finding peace in pieces
In the words of Cyndie Spiegel author of the book Microjoys. “Microjoys are the hidden wisdom, long-ago memories, subtle treasures, and ordinary delights that surround us: A polka-dot glass on a thrift store shelf. A dear friend’s kindness at just the right time. The neighborhood spice shop. A beloved family…
23 Day Digital Detox
Recently, I signed up for a digital wellness class. Not only was I more interested in hearing from an expert in this area, but also assessing my digital wellness level. I conducted a bit of research and found digital divide, equity, even detox had wide-ranging definitions. Each definition a “digital…
Purpose: the Highest Form of Internal Validation
“When you know you are walking in your purpose, you don’t need anyone’s validation. A tree 🌳 does not try to be a flower 🌸 .” As with many posts, this one started with a question from a work colleague this week. “Where do you pull it from Judith? The…
Sleep and mood regulation
“Be the most regulated person in the room”. This is a personal mantra I repeat in tough circumstances. As I listened recently to a Cornell lecture regarding how sleep deprivation can impact mood regulation I was very intrigued. According to Better Health studies show people who are sleep deprived report…