Hydration is essential. It’s one of the most important pillars for optimal health. If you want energy, clear skin, good immune and cognitive health, then making a habit of hydration should be a high priority. To stay hydrated, water and other hydrating liquids must be consumed daily. But, if you are like me, you might…
When first starting out on your wellness journey, it may seem overwhelming and complicated. My Wellness Basket is here to help you make that journey simple and break it down into smaller steps, offering you tools in your basket to help you along the way. Before I continue, let me direct you to my last…
Every step is progress. Today’s post is a bit of self reflection for me as I sit and plan, and try not to over plan, this blog, My Wellness Basket, for the 2024 year. I guess what it comes down to is getting back on track with my original plan for the blog. I want…
It’s winter. The days are long. And dark. With Christmas coming, stress tend to be high. When the days are dark and long, and stress is high, emotions are on overdrive. The power of prayer and mindfulness during our darkest days is extraordinary. These are tools that should be overfilling our wellness baskets. Let’s talk…
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…
I want you to make progress. Baby steps are okay. It doesn’t have to be something that shows overnight success. Imperfect progress is still progress. Read more to find out why imperfect progress with your wellness journey is good progress! What is Imperfect Progress? It’s been years since I read Unglued by Lysa TerKeurst, but…
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…
Maintaining wellness is important. But it’s not easy. What exactly is maintaining wellness? In this day and age, I can pretty much bet you have a lot on your plate. I know I do. So, when it comes to balancing and maintaining wellness with everything else in life, it can be overwhelming, stressful and pretty…