Growing up camping (you can read more about it here), I often overindulged in s’mores, the classic campfire treat. There’s nothing like a gooey, toasty, almost burnt marshmallow with chocolate, squished between two crunchy graham crackers. Honestly, I indulged in more toasty marshmallows than actual s’mores, but they still hold…
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As part of my wellness evolution, I’ve promised myself that I will spend more time focusing on how I feel emotionally, not just how healthy my body is. It is easy to focus on how many steps I take in a day, what kind of exercise I’m doing, how many calories I eat, and if I’m eating the right foods.
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When I was a kid, my family kept our trips pretty simple. We often spent long weekends tent camping at a nearby lake. My dad had a yellow speedboat that we always took with us. I enjoyed when he would drive us around the lake, but frankly, I was NOT an outdoorsy child. I appreciate nature much more now.
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As I shared in my previous blog post, "The Heart of the Matter: A Blogger’s Wellness Evolution," a significant part of my wellness journey involves focusing on my emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health. Writing this blog is a big part of that, but so is taking charge of my physical health. As mentioned, I’ve always prioritized caring for others over myself. I’m trying to change that.
