• Your Guide To Overcoming Life-Changing Events Positively And Productively

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    Wouldn’t it be marvelous if we all had a crystal ball we could peer into every now and again? Finding out what life-changing event the universe had in store for us tomorrow, next week, or even in years to come? Hindsight is something we often all wished we had, to help us avoid tragedy or mistakes that we can often make in our lives. However, as we can’t predict what we may have to deal with in our lives, such as health issues, injuries or emotional setbacks, we can all handle them collectively with some simple steps to move forward with our lives. Which is why I thought it would…

  • 12 Ways to Stay Fit on the Road

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    If you’re a travel addict, you’ll know all about the post-vacation bulge. For me, the problem is undoubtedly too many tacos coupled with an aversion to exercise. However, I was shocked to discover recently that you actually don’t have to overindulge. That it is possible to stay fit while traveling. All you need is a bit of organization and a sprinkling of willpower. Obviously, traveling is also about having fun. So, yes, dance through the night. Eat that calorific dessert. Loosen those shackles. But also, use these 12 helpful tips to stay fit while traveling. You’ll return home healthier than ever. 1. Reset Your Thinking For a long time, I…

  • How to Recover from an Unexpected Accident

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    An unexpected accident can happen anytime, and when they do it’s easy for it to feel like your whole life has been turned upside down. If you live out in the countryside, or enjoy an active lifestyle, the risk of an accident occurring is even higher – whether it’s tripping over, falling off a bike, or even more dramatic possibilities like falling trees or danger from wildlife. It’s important to take care of yourself out there! Of course, injuries can happen to even the best of us, and sometimes there’s nothing you can do to prevent an accident – it’s just very bad luck. Injuries are commonplace; in the average…

  • Trail Cam Friday April 9

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    Well, trail cam Friday is NOT cooperating this week. The most interesting shot was this one! Ahhh the elusive UPS truck. Of course, turkey’s always want their pictures taken. So at least there is that………… All is not lost when I have my camera with me on my hikes. Soooooo here are a few shots I snapped this week as I hiked. Remember the wind storm that we had in March? We lost 30 some trees. BIG 70′ plus trees. To give you an idea of the size of roots I took a picture of my hand with the root. Seriously, the holes that these pulled up trees are DEEP!…

  • How To Heal Your Child’s PTSD After A Family Car Accident

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    In 2019 in the USA, 4,423,000 people sustained injuries that required medical attention, according to a preliminary estimate from the National Safety Council, and children who are in a family car accident need help to recover fully, including mental health support. There is more to healing than seeing the doctor, getting medical treatments and following self-care instructions from doctors. Some kids who have been in car accidents develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). They require emotional support from parents and caregivers and also need professional help to deal with their phobias, anxiety and fears. What Is PTSD, Anyway? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD for short) is a mental health issue that may impact children…