How to Set Your Mind

Mindset is a “set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself”, according to verywellmind.com.  It influences how you think, feel, and engage with the outside world. Your thoughts directly impact your outcomes of any given situation. Two most recent examples of mindset for me are Tara Dower, the fastestContinue reading “How to Set Your Mind”

You Matter

I love this sign! It speaks to me on so many levels. Yes, YOU MATTER. You were put on this planet to do something awesome. Do not deprive the world of your unique gifts! Puns are amazing! Humor can improve wellness by exercising your laughter muscles and stimulating your mind. Energy is matter and EnergyContinue reading “You Matter”

Friend or Foe

I joined a community garden this year. It has been a wonderful experience. I am learning so much about the flora and fauna of this region. What surprised me the most was gallus gallus domesticus species. The community garden had a great season, producing plentiful crops for members to share. Unfortunately, the grasshoppers wreaked havoc on the plantsContinue reading “Friend or Foe”

Accountability

September is Pain Awareness Month. Back in the day, I sat on a pain steering committee for the hospital. Our goal was to reduce painful stimuli for our patients. This happened through reviewing pain studies, trialing products, identifying best practices, and educating best practices to staff. One thing I focused on was non-pharmacological pain management.Continue reading “Accountability”

Processed Foods

This month I shared about the movie Soylent Green and the processed wafers that citizens were desperate to consume without knowing the secret ingredient.  The simplest definition of processed, in regard to food, is to alter the form. Most foods are processed before consumption whether it be cut, ground, baked, boiled, etc. The concern withContinue reading “Processed Foods”

What’s In Your Food?

I was recently introduced to the 1971 Charleston Heston film, Soylent Green. After my friend explained the premise, l looked into it further.  It was based on the book, “Make Room! Make Room!” by Harry Harrison, about overpopulation and hoarding of resources by the wealthy. Since it portrayed the futurist year 2022, I thought itContinue reading “What’s In Your Food?”