IWS21 Day 1: Be Well in Assertiveness and Technology
Day 1 of the 2021 InDependent Wellness Summit presented by the USO recaps has arrived and, as expected, the entire week-long virtual event was filled with amazing speakers and inspiring content, as well as a community of military and first responder spouses focusing on how to Be Well.
How to Thrive During an Inverse Deployment
“I made a personal commitment to maintain a strong family bond for us regardless of the season and our geographical distance.” ~ Claudia Demarini-WelihanPhoto by Leah Love Photography In March of 2020 my son Liam, then fifteen months old, and I left our home on the...
How to Create Your Personalized Vision Board
“Creating a vision board is a tangible, inspirational way to help you imagine and determine what you want to do in the days and weeks ahead.” ~ Meghan Meredith Visualization is a powerful tool military spouses can use to see and discern goals, dreams, and the...
Getting Back on Track After the Holidays
Getting Back on Track After the Holidays So I didn’t eat as well as I was supposed to over the holidays. Even though I had planned on eating healthfully and continued to work out as much as I could, I still gained weight over the holidays.More importantly I felt...
How to Forgive and Extend Grace This Holiday Season
Forgiveness and grace during the holidays “Whether or not you believe that you or the other person deserves forgiveness, your mental and emotional well-being need it.” — Abi Ray Come late November, it’s not uncommon to hear the phrase “It’s the most...
Time + Gratitude = Thank You Note
Time + Gratitude = Thank You Note After attending holiday parties, receiving wonderful gifts, and staying with close friends or family, what do you do? Well, not until recently did I think that you needed to do anything really -- that is until I received a few thank...