Today, remember to care for yourself first. While to some this may sound selfish it's actually neccessary. I can't care for anyone else when I myself am not well. How many people are unwell spiritually, mentally, or emotionally? We all deserve wholeness in every area of our lives. Sending wellness and love to you. We are unstuck, and we are free!

My thought for today is this, don't talk yourself out of an opportunity God has given you. In this group I like to encourage our readers to live well. And this includes the way we see ourselves. Too often we are looking through the lenses of other people's opinions and not seeing ourselves through the eyes of God. When He opens doors for you don't be afraid and don't allow negative thoughts to become your reason for not pursuing those opportunities. Trust in Him knowing that He's there with you. Allow the talk in your head to be filled with words of appreciation and a deep sense of gratitude. God believes in you and that's really all that matters, stop doubting yourself and know that with Him there's nothing you can't do. And never forget, we are unstuck, and we are free!

What state is your mind in? Today I choose to allow the peace that God offers to fill my heart and mind. Daily we are bombarded with many things and so often we allow them to become peace stealers. I no longer want to live in a state of anxiety, this not only affects our mental well-being but our physical health as well. The Bible teaches us to cast our cares on Jesus for He cares for us. Simply put, he's instructing you and I to give him our worries and anything else that may be coming against us. He gives the peace and guidance each of us need to overcome the challenges of life. In the midst of your busy day let me encourage you to stop trying to figure it out alone, ask God for his peace and invite him into your life. We are wellness and w…

For those of you who may not know this post you are reading is specifically written for the group I created titled, we are wellness. It's a space where I share my thoughts on ways we can obtain and maintain a sense of well-being. Please feel free to share your thoughts with us. Today I want to talk about the benefits of having plants or flowers in your space. I love having life in my home, when I see certain plants thrive often it reminds me to keep going. The analogy I've often made is when a plant or a person is given what it needs it will survive and thrive. It's up to me to ensure I am feeding myself mentally and spiritually well to see growth and progress in my life. Just like our plants we must prune our lives of those things and people that hinder u…

Have you taken time today to look at your life and say thank you for how far you've come, or thank you for the lessons learned along the way? I'm taking a different approach to my life. I have made many mistakes but instead of focusing on them I am open to what they've taught me. Why is it easy to beat ourselves up? Let's begin by thanking the good Lord for the wisdom gained from our lives. Living as though we appreciate the gift of life. It's a wellness booster. This is your pick me up for today. You are here for a reason take full advantage of it, be good to yourself from the inside out. And share some of that goodness with others. We are wellness!

Let's chat about accountability as it's a very important part of our well being. It seems like in our world today people are quick to blame others or circumstances more than accepting responsibility. One of the best things I've ever done for myself is learning to take full acceptance for my life without passing the blame onto others. It's easy to be a victim as it removes yourself from maturing and growing. Once I made this change mentally, it began having a positive impact on my life. The way I viewed myself and choices changed. Ultimately my life is built upon my decisions and the consequences fall solely upon me. This way of thinking forces me to evaluate my life from a different viewpoint. God is with us but He does not force you nor I to make right decisions. That's up to the individual, He does give us guidan…

As I began my day the thought came to write about wellness through words. We are all aware of the power of our words but fail to make the connection between what we say and how it affects our well-being. If we had then we would be more aware of what we're saying about ourselves. It's not about living in denial it's more about understanding we're spiritual beings and our language is important. Today begin listening to the things you are saying about yourself. Last night as I reflected on a conversation I had with a friend I thought about a comment I'd made about myself. And found it very out of character for me, to on purpose, say things to put myself down. I pray that I see myself the way God sees me and in doing so I'm finding that I am more aware of my words. Especial…

Have you ever had one of those days when your day was suppose to go one way but your body had other plans for you? Today's been one of those days for me and I chose to listen to what my body needed instead of fighting it. My to do list did not consist of me laying in bed in the middle of the afternoon. But, I will admit I am glad I went with the flow. Sometimes we feel guilty for taking a break and I'm learning that it's neccessary and important to know when it's time to stop. Just simply relax and appreciate the opportunity to do so. I vividly recall the days life was screaming at me to make a change. So now I listen to the whispers and have a clear understanding that being well begins within. On some days that is taking a nap, going…

It's been a while since I've posted in this group. As life becomes more challenging for us all on a daily basis I think it's important that each of us focus on our mental well-being. Are you taking time to care for your mind today? Our minds can at times be all over the place if we don't keep our thoughts under control. For me, I find it helpful to be very aware of what I am listening to. I've made it a habit to listen to podcast or videos that uplift and encourage. I am well aware of all that's happening in our world without allowing it to consume my thoughts. I've found that I must be healthy in my mind first. As well as talking to God as I go through my day, my life. Acknowledging my frustrations and disappointments has been a very useful way for…