What’s a Pain Scale? You’ve seen one in doctors’ offices or hospital rooms. A pain scale is a chart or poster with numbers and/or silly little faces that are supposed to help you describe your current level of pain. Raise your hand if you know the difference between “very severe
Category: Self-care
Resolutions or Goals
Once upon a time, I made New Year’s resolutions. They were usually something like: lose weigh, declutter, or reorganize. Vague and without specific actions or deadlines attached, they were mostly unsuccessful. Don’t get me wrong, they worked… for a week or two. Goals are similar but different. A 2021 article
Using the “I’m so busy” excuse
No June Post? I’ve been busy. Yes. We’ve all said it. We’ve all heard it. A million times. When our friends apologize for not texting or calling because “I’m so busy,” we shake our heads and say, “Yep. Me, too.” But beware. It’s code. What? Code? Code for what? “I’ve
Website Photos: How do you choose?
Today you see crayons. Tomorrow, who knows? My photos are as changeable as the wind. They represent whatever I’m doing or thinking about at the time. I take many nature photos in my backyard. Trees, moss, garden flowers, small animals, insects, and birds are some of my subjects. A few
How to de-stress during the holidays
Happy Holidays! What’s happy about it, you ask? Okay, so it’s not the best holiday ever. In fact, it’s up there with the most difficult holidays ever. Zoom and Facetime can help you to feel more connected but they just aren’t the same as a hug or a handshake. Wearing