March is Women’s History Month. this is a time to reflect on all the accomplishments women have made throughout time. It is a celebration of society’s progress regarding women’s rights. March is 31 days to focus on women! And we as women must focus on ourselves.  Did you know? 13.9% of women 18 years and older are considered to have fair or poor health. Only 20.4% of women 18 years and older met the 2018 federal physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. And 41. 8% of women 20 years and older are considered obese. At least 45.2% of women 20 years and older experience hypertension. The leading causes of death…

Hey everyone! It is important to find ways to incorporate self-care into your daily activities. Self-care is the practice of taking care of yourself to improve or preserve your health. When you do not practice self-care, you are at a higher risk for burnout, stress, negative health outcomes, etc. While self-care is important for mental, physical, social, and emotional health, it is often overlooked and neglected. With the increase in stress caused by work, family, the economy, politics, and much more, self-care is essential. So, instead of writing several ways to practice self-care, I have included some resources to help you squeeze in self-care activities during a busy week.  Self-care 30-day…

Burnout is a real thing. More and more individuals are experiencing burnout due to isolation, being a caregiver, working long hours, and so much more. I know what burnout feels like because I have experienced it. Here are seven ways I have reduced my stress and burnout.  Exercising– Exercise is a great way to reduce stress and burnout. Just moving the body can help to improve your mood. Exercising does not require going to the gym and working hard for 30 minutes. Exercise could be parking further away from the door at the store, walking every aisle in the store, taking a short walk, dancing around the house to your…