Learning is Self-Care that Awakens Your Potential!
“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” ― Zig Ziglar I began my...
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Myrtle D. Russell's
small change Toolkit
A holistic strategy to prevent illness, restore health, & reshape perceptions of what it means to be well!
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Oct 273 min read
Self-Care: Numbers Everyone Should Know
Ask almost anyone for their date of birth, social security number, or phone number, and they rattle them off with little to no thought....
Oct 203 min read
Self-Care: Use the “Power of the Pen” to Journal Your Stress Away
Stress is an inevitable part of life from birth until death. Stress is sneaky. We embrace its excitement when we start a new job, pick...
Oct 133 min read
Don’t Let Naysayers Make You Sick!
Regarding health matters, you've probably heard the comment, "You gotta die from something, so..." It's a common expression among...
Oct 62 min read
Honor Your Body – It’s the Best Self-Care Practice!
If we honored our bodies the way we celebrate important people, places, and things in our lives, we could transform America into...
Sep 292 min read
Self-care and giving daily thanks is like learning to drive a stick shift truck!
Want to make self-care a lifestyle change? Developing a daily practice of giving thanks for your blessings is an excellent place to...
Sep 222 min read
Self-care and Forgiveness: Your Gateway to Freedom!
We often overlook the role of forgiveness when we think about Self-care. While forgiveness is frequently associated with letting go of...
Sep 153 min read
Self-care is Eating in Moderation; Not Digging Your Grave with Your Teeth
Prioritizing proper nourishment for our bodies is fundamental to responsible self-care. However, the sad truth is that many of us don’t...
Sep 92 min read
Dressing Smart is an Ingenious Self-Care Practice
With today’s rapidly changing fashion trends, dressing smart is a self-care practice that should not be overlooked. What is dressing...
Sep 12 min read
Self-Care is Communicating Clearly: Say what you mean, mean what you say!
A critical but often overlooked aspect of Self-care is communicating clearly with yourself and others. It means saying what you mean and...
Aug 252 min read
5 Ways COVID-19 Helped Me Breathe
Years ago, I decided to learn my through personal crisis. Death, heartbreak, finances, you name it, and I found a book to teach me how...
Aug 253 min read
When it comes to Self-Care, Think Like a Squirrel!
Thinking of self-care brings to mind the fable of Simon the Squirrel. Simon had a fierce pride that prevented him from asking for help...
Aug 253 min read
We kill time, time buries us!
Myth 3: Self-care is only for those with the time and resources. Fact: Self-care is important for everyone, regardless of the...
Aug 252 min read
MYTH # 2: Self Care is a one-time indulgence
FACT: Self-care is an ongoing practice that requires consistent effort and attention. Not long ago, a young man asked for my opinion on...
Aug 252 min read
Debunking the Myths of Self-Care
MYTH # 1: Self Care is Selfish FACT: Self-care is the innate instinct in all living beings to protect and preserve themselves from harm...
Aug 253 min read
Could you label your body parts on a diagram?
"Remember, you know your body better than anyone else," emphasized my acupuncturist during our recent conversation about my flare with...
Aug 252 min read
What does it mean to "Be Well?"
After creating the small change Toolkit two years ago, I played around with a few slogans and decided on “Be Well, start small," which...
Aug 253 min read
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH
The song “Love the One You’re With” was first released by Stephen Stills in 1970. The story goes that the song was inspired by Stills’...
Aug 253 min read
Physical vs Chronological Age
I made shrimp scampi this week and shared some with one of my brothers. When he stopped by to pick it up, my daughter noticed his...
Aug 252 min read
10 reasons to try the small change approach to health and wellness!
I f you asked my primary care physician if I'm healthy, he would probably say "no." Why? In 2009, he and a neurosurgeon diagnosed me with...
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