“She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong.” – Proverbs 31:17 AMP
Routines are important. I think we all learned that during the pandemic when the quarantine interrupted everyone’s. Having a routine is good for maintaining mental health. During times of uncertainty, a routine can help you cope with stress and anxiety because it gives you a sense of control. Routines give your day structure and helps …
If it were not for Christmas, winter would be my least favorite season. And since Christmas is at the beginning of winter, that means the rest of the season is long. One of the things I do not like about winter is that there doesn’t seem to be much variety in the produce section since …
As it gets darker earlier, it can be tempting to trade in your active lifestyle for a couch potato one. Binge-watching Netflix is very appealing at this time of year! However, heading into the holidays is actually the perfect time to remain or become active. This year, it may be a challenge because of the …
While the best part of fall to me is Thanksgiving, and when the leaves change into their pretty fall colors, yet another thing I like about this season are all of the fall flavors. When I think of fall recipes, I think of heartier meals compared to the light and refreshing ones of summer. However, …
Joy is a fruit (or a benefit) of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, along with love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). We learn from the Bible that a benefit of the joy of the Lord is that it renews our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Indeed, there are many health benefits …
I am grateful that I launched my blog a week before covid-19 because it has kept my mind off of the uncertainties we are all facing. I am also so thankful that God has provided for all of my needs prior to the lockdown; because I lost my job 6 months before the lockdown, I …
As a single person, it is very difficult to create a variety of fresh meals each week. I understand the importance of meal prepping, but the problem is that you have to eat the same thing all week. I am okay with leftovers, but it is healthier to have a variety of foods each week …
I have lost some toning and conditioning since working out at home. I was so happy then when Empower was added to the barre class schedule. I quickly learned, though, that it would not make much more of a difference. Because I live on the 3rd floor, I can’t fully do the exercises the way they …
Relaxation is so important for me now because I am having a hard time doing so during this pandemic. The future of this world is so uncertain that it is hard at times to just unwind and let go. But did you know that there are major mental and physical benefits of relaxing? The Benefits …
I probably have seven pages of apps on my phone if I add in the ones that are grouped together. When I thought about which ones were my favorites, it did not always turn out that they were the ones that I used the most often. In fact, one I hardly ever use. Many that …
