Every once in awhile I talk books here but it’s usually herb books or something completely related to the post topic. This time, for fun (sort of) I decided to write a post just about books! Books of all kinds are another passion of mine. And while most of these books to read this winter…
The holidays are fast approaching. The overwhelm and stress often hit me hard. There’s so much to do! I sometimes lose focus on what the holiday really is about and it’s true, I let the stress get to me. This year I’m going to TRY to focus on these Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday…
When people change from a negative mindset to one of cultivating positivity and gratitude, amazing things happen. When we fall into gratitude, there is a change in mindset and a shift in perspective occurs. This is usually always followed by improved mood, less stress, enhanced relationships and even health benefits such as improved sleep, reduced…
Licorice is amazing. If you don’t like black licorice, don’t worry! Licorice root tastes nothing like it. Did you know that anise is what is used to flavor most black licorice on the market today? So let’s dive in and find out the amazing (and sweet) benefits of the November Herb of the Month: Licorice…
Let me get straight to my point today. Even though our schedules are full and our time is limited, self care is really NOT optional. Keep reading to find out all about self care: exactly what self-care actually is, why is not optional, and how to weave it into your day. What Is Self-Care? Self-care…
Movement is essential for optimal health. Walking is an easy and popular way that many people gravitate towards in order to add movement to their day. In today’s post I want to not only encourage you to take a walk, but I also want to highly encourage you to take a walk in nature. Outdoor…
I haven’t said a whole lot about my newest adventure here on the blog though I’ve casually included some links. Several months ago I signed on as an affiliate with an amazing company. This post is written specifically to let you know more about the company and why I love it so – and why…
I think most of us hear all about stress and stress management, but not all really know the importance of recognizing and managing stress. My recent post on Your Stress Bucket was my introduction to the concept of the stress bucket as well as basic stress management. My Wellness Basket is about holistic wellness. Holistic…
A stress bucket is a dynamic tool to visualize how stress or various life factors and events affect your health. Everyone is born with a stress bucket. Factors in your life affect whether that stress bucket is strong and withstanding or whether it’s full of holes, leaking and overflowing. In this post, let me introduce…
Hi! Welcome to the blog. This second post is simply an introduction to the name and the basic concept of this blog. If you missed the first post, talking about the categories you will find on My Wellness Basket and how they are all involved in Maintaining Wellness, check it out now! Something Catchy AND…