April 4, 2025 - Tomorrow is National Self-Care Day

I'm a mom and grandma and I often tend to spend my time caring for my family, and while this is a wonderful thing, I also need to spend time caring for myself - and model this for the ones I love so they do the same. Self-Care is a vital part of the things we all need to do each and every day. This is not being "selfish", self-care is essential for our own well-being as without it we will not be able to do the things we need to do for our own lives and we are not able to do the things we do to care for others. Nationaltoday.com explains it in the following way, "Our minds and bodies require adequate rest and care for optimal health and well-being. National Self-Care day emphasizes the importance of self-care as the basis for good health. It’s also a day when individuals are encouraged to prioritize self-care and make it a habit." Let's look at a few facts about caring for yourself and some ideas on how to do so - 

April 3, 2025 - Spend Time in Nature!

I have talked about finding strength by spending time in nature, but since Spring is upon us and the weather is finally getting warmer - at least here in Michigan, I thought I'd recommend spending time in nature again as it is absolutely a way to help you find comfort and strength. I found a wonderful article on this from the Mayo Clinic and thought I'd share it again - just look at some of the ways nature helps us -

April 2, 2025 - Hope for Every Day

April is National Month of Hope, so let's look at ways we are able to be people who live with hope and extend hope to others throughout April and all year long. Daysoftheyear (dot) com says, "The  National Month of Hope seeks to act as a reminder that there can always be brighter days ahead!" 

April 1, 2025 - Today, and Every Day, Listen to and Believe the Truth

Today, and every day, the truth matters. If you are lonely, marginalized, bullied, experiencing physical or mental challenges, or are part of the queer community, you likely hear negative things directed your way. First of all, I am SO sorry this happens to you. You do NOT deserve to be treated badly for any reason. I want to share just a few words of truth to hopefully encourage you today -