“ Everyone has their way of dealing with day-to-day stress. For me, it is through physical fitness and research. For you, it may be model airplanes. Whatever it may be, just make sure it is a healthy way of coping.” —Toby Ralph It’s no big secret that males make up a...
Before I was married, I had a meticulously organized office that mirrored my office at the accounting firm where I worked. I kept every receipt and tracked every penny spent. If something broke, I could find the receipt to make a return within...
Abdominal breathing can help relieve stress The news is unavoidable and seemingly thrust upon us non-stop these days between television, the internet, newspapers, even social media. Like most people, I want to be informed and know what is going on around the world and...
I’m a 42-year-old woman weighing in at 107 pounds on a good day. People regularly ask me why I work out. Many quickly say that there’s no need for me to lose weight. Well, I’m not trying to lose weight, and exercise isn’t just about weight loss. MY BODY...
“Reiki promotes deep relaxation, wellness, clarity, focus, and personal and spiritual growth.” WHAT IS REIKI?Reiki is a Japanese healing method involving a gentle transfer of “life force energy” from a practitioner to the client. Reiki promotes deep relaxation,...
It seems like in spite of technology’s promise to make life simpler, we somehow find ourselves busier than ever these days. Of course our smartphones can serve as a rabbit hole, causing us to waste time. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes your phone can be your...
InDependent makes wellness accessible and creates opportunities for all military spouses to connect for friendship, accountability, and inspiration.
We envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-making for themselves and their families.
