by Cheryl Conklin
Learning a new skill or picking up a new hobby is a great way to exercise your mind and boost your confidence. The best part? Hobbies are beneficial to people of any age. According to Verywell Mind, hobbies reduce daily stress, promote a positive mood and help us relax. Although learning something new can be a bit more difficult as you get older, it’s by no means impossible. So, challenge your brain, impress your friends and feel pride in your abilities by picking a fun new skill to learn today! READ MORE
Healthy routines can elude us even at the best of times; busy schedules, stress and anxiety, and responsibilities often make it difficult to keep our bodies and minds feeling good, but it’s important to look for ways to do so. Whether you could use some 
As we grow older, it is easy to feel like we are losing control over our body’s health. Even if we know that the effort we put in now will pay off in our long-term well-being and independence, it can be overwhelming to consider all the different things we should be doing to achieve that. 
A lot is made of New Year’s resolutions. Most of what I read and hear is somewhat cynical about their lack of success. Allow me to put a more positive spin on this long-standing, annual tradition. 
Ahh the holidays! Decorating the house and having good eats. Inviting friends over and having good eats. Going to holiday parties and having good eats. Opening presents, then having good eats. Oh, did I mention eating? 
Summer’s around the corner and we’re cranking up our grills. There’s nothing like a Sunday afternoon having grilled delights with friends and family. Ah, it doesn’t get any better than that!
Nothing says summer like red, ripe tomatoes and strawberries, juicy peaches and corn on the cob still in its husk! Tis the season for farmers’ markets to provide us with a variety of fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables, herbs and a friendly, unique shopping adventure. This week’s blog is intended to help you make the most of your farmers’ market experience. 
For many individuals who are in recovery for substance abuse, finding ways to introduce and maintain healthy lifestyle habits can be difficult. Some have trouble knowing where to start, while others are afraid that beginning a new routine will stress their sobriety and lead to a relapse. However, it’s important to develop good habits and make them a part of your everyday life, not just for yourself, but also for the people who love you. Knowing how to treat your body and mind with kindness will help you learn how to navigate relationships and keep you on a more joyful path as you find your way through recovery. 
Recognizing that you have a problem and addressing your need to battle an addiction is one of the toughest, bravest things you can do. Unfortunately, the tough road only begins there. The end of that road is not a cure of your addiction – that doesn’t exist. Most medical professionals, therapists, and step program participants will tell you that an addict will forever be in recovery. What does exist, however, is a place where you have control over your addiction, and that’s your ultimate goal. Here’s how exercise can be one of the best tools in your arsenal for fighting that battle. 
