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Self-Care

A healthy home begins with self-care. When your physical, mental, and spiritual needs are met, you are better able to care for your family and your home. But self-care doesn’t always come naturally. Instead, you must be intentional to foster self-care routines in your life.

Your self-care routines are unique to your values and priorities. When reading about self-care, act on the insights that resonate with you. Ignore ideas that don’t.

Intentional Self-Care

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Becoming More Intentional

To make the most of our time, our well-being, our relationships with others, and our things we must become more intentional.

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Motivational Currency

Motivational currency is the one tangible thing that will motivate you to reach your goal. When other incentives fail, motivational currency will keep you on target.


Self-Care for Spiritual and Emotional Needs

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Re:generation

Re:generation is a recovery program that helps people overcome past hurts, addictions, and sin patterns. Read my story of re:generation.

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She Reads Truth – A Reading Plan Review

She Reads Truth focuses on connecting you to God’s word. Devotionals are secondary. Online reading plans are free, but the study books elevate the experience.

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My High School Reunion – A Gamut of Emotions

Doubt, joy, frustration, embarrassment, and thankfulness were just some of the many emotions I experienced at my high school reunion. Was it all worth it?

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Lessons Learned from Friendship Lost

Finding authentic friendships is hard. By sharing these lessons learned from friendship lost, I hope to encourage others who have suffered similar heartache.


Self-Care for Physical Health and Appearance

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Become the Fashion Model Your Children Need

Our children notice everything we do. As the main influencers in their lives, let’s become the “fashion” models they want to follow.

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When Symptoms Abound Without a Diagnosis

What do you do when you experience a myriad of symptoms but struggle to find a diagnosis? Find out the steps I’m taking while I search for answers.

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Finally a Diagnosis: May-Thurner Syndrome

It’s a relief to finally have a diagnosis for the pain in my left foot and abdomen. But what exactly is May-Thurner Syndrome, and how is it treated?


Self-Care During Life Transitions

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Preparing My Heart for Our Next Home

We look forward to a roomier house and yard, but we love our current home. Learn how I am preparing my heart for our next home.

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Letting Go of Our First Home

Letting go is a process. When we moved from our first home, I discovered that the remedy for letting go is found in the process and in keeping perspective.


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