The Art of Advocating for Yourself | The MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care
“Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you are worthy of the trip." -Maya AngelouDo you ever feel anxious because you are being pulled in many directions, but none of these directions take you to where you would like to go?At the end of a busy...
Unwind with These 15 Stress-Busting Stretches
Overwhelmed by your latest PCS? Life is demanding for us all… and, arguably, it’s even more difficult when you factor in the on-the-go, on-demand requirements of a military family making a PCS change. But you don’t have to let it stress you out. Instead, try banishing...
Rethink Your Resolutions
For most of us, the end of the year is a time to take stock and think about what we want in the future, which brings us to the infamous idea of New Year’s resolutions. I typically don’t make any resolutions at the beginning of the year, because honestly they sort of...
The Power of Choice | The MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care
It started with the ring of a hotel room phone. I didn’t think anyone even knew who I was yet. Apparently my all-star-volunteer reputation had preceded me to Fort Bragg. Before we were even settled, someone from post was calling to ask for my help — again, without...
Six Steps to Happy, Healthy Holidays
The holidays are here! For the next few weeks, the barrage of food, alcohol, parties, and stress is constant. We are insanely busy so workouts, healthy eating, and normal routines take a back seat. By the time January rolls around, we're up a pound or two, our muscle...
A Big Announcement and a Giveaway
Remember as a kid blowing out your birthday candles with a BIG WISH in mind, hoping with all your might it would come true?Well, InDependent’s wish came true! Two months after our first birthday, we began collaborating with Tara Crooks from Army Wife Network on a...