by Elizabeth Bosse | May 24, 2023 | Articles, Body
What is motivation? Motivation is defined as the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. Motivation is tricky because it is such a personal thing. Figuring out what motivates you can be challenging. It may vary from task to task or...
by Noralee Jones | May 17, 2023 | Articles, Body, Personal Growth, Purpose, Wellness Unfiltered
The Real Life Spouse Stories Series is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program. It’s a platform for military spouses to share their struggles with tougher wellness topics. They’re sharing these stories to help with their healing, open up conversations so...
by Toby Ralph | Apr 19, 2023 | Articles, Body, Mind, Personal Growth
Have you ever looked at someone, either online or in person, and thought, “How the heck do they stay motivated enough for *insert physical * business * personal accomplishment*?” I have. However, there is no right answer for motivation and how to obtain it. First, I...
by Michelle Ann | Apr 12, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Body, Mental
“Military spouses find their strength along the way. Everyone began frightened of distance, deployment, and the unknown.” – The Seasoned Spouse As I settle into my folding chair, I notice the beautiful hue of pink in the sky as the sun goes down. A cool breeze...
by Michelle Ann | Feb 16, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Body, Self Care
A proactive healthy lifestyle as a military family is living each day making good eating decisions, staying active, and having a positive mindset. There are so many little things military families can do on a daily basis to be proactive healthy military families. It...
by Addie Holzmann DPT | Feb 2, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Body, Marriage, Wellness Unfiltered
This article is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program, a multifaceted program addressing the tougher, harder-to-discuss wellness topics affecting military spouses, including substance abuse, suicide ideation, trauma, postpartum depression, miscarriage,...