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Category: Self Care

By C. Janelle Posted on July 12, 2017

Footloose and Fitness Tracker-Free

In June 2014, I bought a fitness tracker. I got myself a Fitbit One to wear on my hip rather than a wristband tracker because I really liked wearing my … Continue reading Footloose and Fitness Tracker-Free

Categories: Self CareTags: fitness, fitness tracker
By C. Janelle Posted on April 16, 2015April 16, 2015

Dealing with Stress

Due to some discord in my community, I’ve been feeling a great deal of emotional stress lately. It kind of sucks, but it’s also provided me a chance to recognize some … Continue reading Dealing with Stress

Categories: Self CareTags: mindfulness, Stress, stress management
By C. Janelle Posted on December 13, 2014December 14, 2014

On Not Seeing Doctors

When I was a kid, I liked going to the doctor. I didn’t like the tongue depressor (quick gag reflex and a near-phobia of vomiting) nor did I care for … Continue reading On Not Seeing Doctors

Categories: Self CareTags: doctors, women's health
By C. Janelle Posted on December 12, 2013July 29, 2015

Is it a hickey…or just eczema?

Although I’m pretty much just tired of thinking about and dealing with eczema, I’m still getting a lot of hits on my Execrable Eczema post from May 2012, so I … Continue reading Is it a hickey…or just eczema?

Categories: Self CareTags: Eczema, Health, vegan
By C. Janelle Posted on January 20, 2013July 29, 2015

Sleep Survey, Revised

It has been brought to my attention that my original sleep survey is quite long. I like writing (and I seem especially to like writing about myself), so I didn’t really … Continue reading Sleep Survey, Revised

Categories: Self CareTags: sleep
By C. Janelle Posted on January 19, 2013July 29, 2015

Sleep Survey

I’m trying a new approach to my ongoing problems getting a reasonable amount of sleep: comparing myself to others. I’m hoping that with feedback from many people about how much … Continue reading Sleep Survey

Categories: Self CareTags: sleep
By C. Janelle Posted on May 28, 2012

Execrable Eczema

<Begin Rant> I give up. Eczema on my EYELIDS since September. I thought it was triggered by some dairy I accidentally ate and that it was finally going away after … Continue reading Execrable Eczema

Categories: Self CareTags: Eczema, Rants, Veganism
By C. Janelle Posted on April 12, 2012April 12, 2012

Balancing Act

Lately, I’ve noticed three brown-headed cowbird pairs pecking at the fallen seed under our feeders. There is a beauty to them, especially the males, with their sleek black body feathers and … Continue reading Balancing Act

Categories: Self CareTags: balance, Brown-headed Cowbird, Recreation, Self Care
By C. Janelle Posted on December 18, 2011December 18, 2011

My Craziest Idea Yet: Sleeping

The idea goes that I spend so many hours with my kids, I need time to myself to function properly, even if this means giving up adequate sleep to get … Continue reading My Craziest Idea Yet: Sleeping

Categories: Self CareTags: Motherhood, postaday2011, Self Care, sleep
By C. Janelle Posted on May 11, 2011May 10, 2011

Tolstoy on Acts of Kindness

“As our self-interest diminishes, our anxieties disappear, and then comes quiet and firm joy, which always diffuses us with a good spiritual disposition and a clear conscience. Every good deed … Continue reading Tolstoy on Acts of Kindness

Categories: Happiness Project, Self CareTags: happiness project, Leo Tolstoy, postaday2011, Quotes, Random act of kindness
By C. Janelle Posted on April 7, 2011September 24, 2011

Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros

On my not-crazy diet, I’m supposed to eat a boatload of green veggies every day. I’m also supposed to eat lots of beans, and because I’m nursing I’m allowed to … Continue reading Huevos y Espinicas Rancheros

Categories: Happiness Project, Recipe, Self CareTags: Breakfast, Huevos rancheros, postaday2011, recipes, vegetarian
By C. Janelle Posted on April 3, 2011April 3, 2011

(Light) Green Smoothie

I’ve been drinking green smoothies for a while, but I’ve always been a little afraid of the “greens” part. I usually end up putting more fruit in it than I … Continue reading (Light) Green Smoothie

Categories: Happiness Project, Self CareTags: Breakfast, Green smoothie, postaday2011, recipes

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