Tag Archives: self care

Dashing Through the Snow

One of the best relaxation techniques I know came from a toddler. Reading my niece a bedtime story, I commented on how happy and relaxed she was. She turned to me and said, “Well don’t you like when someone reads … Continue reading →

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Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Meets Soup)

  I thought I would fancy up the title of the soup, as Garlic Soup sounds about as bare-bones and are-you-kidding-me as it gets, but is also alchemical in its transformation of ingredients. It is magic. It’s one of the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Self Care

What do you do to keep your sanity? What are your holiday traditions? I keep my sanity by not hosting dinners. Yes, my spouse is a chef, but also a person who deserves downtime (so, no FoodNetwork extravaganza or crazy … Continue reading →

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Self-care –pages of a career journal

“It feels like it’s been eons since I have written creatively and just let my thoughts be. I can’t remember the last time my feet touched sand, I read a book, or I enjoyed a Sunday paper while listening to … Continue reading →

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Advanced – Pages of my career journal

“I scored my advanced practicum at the _ clinic. Thank you Lord for this wonderful opportunity. Although to take on this opportunity I had to resign from _ steering committee, I do pray they still keep me in the loop … Continue reading →

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