I am an advocate for self-care. I don’t mean only bubble baths and special snacks. I’m talking about true self-care. Putting yourself first is something most people don’t do.
Tag Archives: Health
A Reflection on Aging by Sara Wright
In feminism becoming a ‘wise’ crone is acknowledged (it is certainly true that experience brings insight), but the vulnerabilities associated with … A Reflection on Aging by Sara Wright
Social Media Reset
I’m wondering when I’m done if I’ll even have anyone left on my “friends list.” I wonder if I’ll even care.
Post 5-Day Cleanse
In light of learning about some food intolerances I have, I decided to do a 5-Day Cleanse to sort of jump start my system into accepting the new way of eating. It worked, sort of. I followed Young Living’s nutritional cleanse and posted all the directions in a Facebook group for other YL members to join in.
Exploring Food Intolerances
My family and most of my friends know about my long journey towards health. I don’t usually talk about it in public, but I don’t know why not. There are probably a million people out there who have similar questions about their health, and my experiences may help them. Before I get into it, though,Continue reading “Exploring Food Intolerances”
Why You Should Prioritize Self-Care
We hear the phrase “self-care” a lot lately. There are hundreds of blogs and articles out there listing acts of self-care, but this is not one of them. Instead, let’s talk about why you should make self-care a priority. When I’m in a seminar and the presenter asks us to list the things in ourContinue reading “Why You Should Prioritize Self-Care”
The 100 Day Challenge
The other day I made a goal to exercise every day for 100 days. I posted my goal on social media and challenged my friends to create a 100-day goal as well. Now I’m challenging all of you. What is the 100 Day Challenge? Just what is says. It’s doing something to create a newContinue reading “The 100 Day Challenge”
Fibromyalgia To Wholeness
This is an outline of my journey from living with incredible pain due to fibromyalgia to wholeness. There wasn’t just one thing that worked. I wish I could say I found the magic solution to fibromyalgia. And I’m not “cured,” not by any means. But I am healthier and happier than I have been in a long time. This is super long so I broke it down by topic. I hope it helps! And feel free to ask me any questions.
Aléna Orrison, Author and Editor 