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PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

Planning for your future is an exercise in good self-care. It’s an valuable step to take, not only for tomorrow, but because it will give you peace of mind today. By deciding what’s most important to you, discovering what your options are and putting relative things in place, you will…

DOES EXERCISE INTENSITY MATTER – PART 3 of Exercise & Depression

When you’re new to exercise any kind of movement is a positive. But, you may be wondering if exercise intensity adds to its benefits. While research into exercise and depression is ongoing, some studies show that intensity offers no additional benefit. That being said, however, in my experience, the more…

HOW TO ADD EXERCISE TO YOUR LIFE – Defeat Depression Part 2

GET UP AND MOVE You may already be aware of the research that shows that when we add exercise to our life it lifts our mood. But knowledge does nothing unless we put it to use. In this post, I want to help you do just that. As I’ve said,…

EXERCISE: A Tool to Diminish Depression

Diminish Depression with Exercise Even a slight decrease in depression is huge for those experiencing depression. It is a complicated illness that, when left unattended, destroys relationships, careers, opportunities and the ability to enjoy ones life. Taking steps to diminish depression only makes sense. Fortunately, research has come a long…

SUPPORT AGING PARENTS without Losing You!

Taking on the role of caregiver to aging parents brings many mixed emotions, and a ton of extra items on our to-do list. On the one hand, we may be pleased to have the opportunity to spend more time with them, to give back some of what they’ve given us.…

HOME ORGANIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS

It’s no secret that the pandemic launched all manner of home organization and improvements. For us, it was the perfect opportunity to take the steps necessary to adapt to Scott’s decreased mobility. The downtime afforded by the pandemic gave us an opportunity to undertake a home upfit. We’ve enjoyed the…