Spirituality and faith, although highly personal and often private, play a significant role in the health of many people. That's why it's an area of focus on the Wheel of Health, part of fulfillment and purpose, and why it's a topic we can discuss in health coaching. Spirituality is at the core of a person's being. While the number of Americans who identify as religious have declined in … [Read more...] about Deepen Your Spirituality for Better Health
FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY
Is it Self-Care, or Is it Stewardship?
Self-care takes different forms, depending on the situation and person. Lighting a candle. Enjoying a slow coffee and breathing deeply. Taking a walk. Spending time with a friend. Choosing healthy foods. Each of those has its place. But when life feels like it's spiraling out of control, self-care may be the first thing to go. How do we stop that from happening, to make ourselves more … [Read more...] about Is it Self-Care, or Is it Stewardship?
Why ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ are Not Enough
This time around, I didn’t offer my thoughts and prayers publicly. It wouldn’t be enough. It’s not enough for me to spout pious sentiments on social media. So I mostly stayed silent. For nearly 48 hours, I’ve let most of my words come from others. I offered a few tweets, one Facebook status update. And it wasn’t enough. “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is … [Read more...] about Why ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ are Not Enough
Temple of the Spirit: My Self Care Story
This is how I discovered the importance of self care and a healthier lifestyle. For a time, I went about my days with anger and frustration simmering just below the surface. I tried to push through and dismiss my feelings, but too often they spilled over and landed on the people I cared about most. The move to a new state that we’d made just a few months prior felt like it had been the … [Read more...] about Temple of the Spirit: My Self Care Story