Food + Feelings: The Relationship Between Eating and Emotions | The MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care
We all know that person. The one obsessively counting calories to look good for their spouse’s return home. Or, the one binge eating pizza pockets out of convenience and loneliness. Confession — I’ve been there. Maybe you have too.So what is the deal with food and...
Tea as Part of Your Wellness Routine: An Introduction
Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage on the planet... and for good reasons! Besides the fact that tea is DELICIOUS, experts and enthusiasts have been spouting the health benefits of tea for a very long time. And let me be clear...I'm not talking about that...
Wellness Through my Daughter’s Eyes
Here at InDependent, we talk a lot about wellness and self-care. Those things can mean a lot of different things to different people. Fitness and exercise, nutrition and healthy eating, and focusing on mental health all come to mind. Prioritizing your own well-being...
InDependent But Not Alone: A New Program for Ft. Riley Military Spouses
“Today was a f***ing terrible day,” said my friend.Despite what was visible on her Facebook page, reality was filled with tears and tantrums from three little boys. Each one of them pushing her closer to the edge and testing her patience as a solo parent.She was...
Three Tips to Be an InDependent Traveler While Stationed Abroad
You just got orders for your next duty station: Europe.You are most likely in one of two camps. You can't wait to pack your bags, see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and drink a Guinness in Dublin.You are wondering how you are going to fare so far from the comfort...
How to Connect with Mom Friends to Avoid Cabin Fever
So it’s here. Winter. Well, obviously it’s been around for a while, but the holidays are long gone and now we’ve reached the seemingly endless, Game of Thrones-style frozen portion of the season. I enjoy winter a lot. I like cold weather, I have a winter birthday, I...