Avanzando en esta primavera con un pasatiempo o habilidad nueva

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Claudia Chavez

Mi parte favorita de la primavera es el recordatorio de que siempre es posible un nuevo comienzo. Al igual que la naturaleza se transforma con esta nueva estación del año, nosotros también tenemos la oportunidad de florecer junto a nuestro entorno. Esta primavera, he decidido empezar a explorar un pasatiempo nuevo: la jardinería.

Seré sincera, nunca he tenido talento para la jardinería. Todas las plantas que traigo a casa acaban perdiendo su brillo y casi todas las flores que planto no brotan. Esta temporada, quiero darme la oportunidad de aprender los principios básicos de la jardinería.

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Spring Forward with a New Hobby or Skill

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Claudia Chavez

My favorite aspect of spring is the reminder that a new beginning is always possible. Just as nature transforms with this new season, we too have the opportunity to bloom alongside our surroundings. This spring, I’ve decided to start the season by exploring a new hobby: gardening.

I’ll be honest—I’ve never had a green thumb. Every plant I bring home eventually loses its luster, and almost all the flowers I plant don’t sprout. This season, however, I want to give myself the opportunity to truly learn what gardening is all about.

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Springtime Cheer

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Teena Palathanam

Spring is that transitional time of the year that signifies new beginnings. Nature is at its best version of creativity and rejuvenation. The days start getting longer, warmer weather sets in, pretty flowers start blooming, trees start growing their leaves back, birds are building their nests, and squirrels and bunnies are running around in yards.

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Spring Presents

Posted on April 16, 2025 by MSAA

By Stacie Prada

Without changes in routines or seasonal differences, it’s easy to lose track of time, day of the week, month, and even time of year. It’s good to have consistent healthy habits, but variety in schedule, activities, and environment helps us mark time.

Consider driving a long stretch of highway. They have names for the experience of driving a distance, losing track of time, and being surprised not to remember it: highway hypnosis and white line fever.

The more monotonous an experience, the less alert we’ll be, and we become more apt to operate on autopilot. It’s a small leap to compare this to our lives and how we experience time passing. The less we notice and the more we operate on autopilot, the more time can fly by.

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Spring Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Celebrate New Beginnings!

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Diana Cruz-Beniquez

Spring is officially in bloom, and with that comes a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. The new, warm season is the perfect opportunity to embrace a clean slate and positive energy. Whether it’s decluttering your home, prioritizing health and wellness, or taking a step back for some relaxation and self-care, now is a great time to start anew and focus on things that bring you joy!

This spring, I have challenged myself to prioritize overall wellness. This means, I am striving to put in extra energy towards eating well and consuming whole foods, remaining consistent with exercise, going for more walks, spending quality time with loved ones, and focusing on what brings me overall happiness and health. Especially when dealing with an autoimmune disease, I’ve found that it’s so important to put energy into enriching aspects of life: nutrition, health, loving connections, and happiness in the small things. With that being said, I have decided to make my personal challenge a fun one by creating my own spring bingo card!

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Dana Carney

It started with realizing that the sun had not set yet before dinner, noticing that my shoulders didn’t automatically hunch against the wind when walking outside. Then, when the flower blossoms started blooming and my allergies came again, I finally realized that we were running headfirst into spring.

It is interesting how spring brings up similar feelings of new beginnings and motivation as the new year. While ‘resolutions’ are attributed solely to the January holiday, springtime has its own version of starting anew – spring cleaning.

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Five Simple Habits for a Fresh Start in the New Year

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Courtney Merker

A new year brings a sense of possibility – a chance to hit reset and realign with your goals and priorities. But making meaningful changes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference over time. Here are five simple yet effective ways to star your year on the right note:

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Simplify Your Environment: A Productive Way to Kickstart the New Year

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Claudia Chavez

As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect time to declutter and simplify our surroundings to set a positive tone for the months ahead. Whether you’re aiming to be more productive, reduce stress, or simply create a more peaceful and organized environment in 2025, starting fresh can be a game-changer. A functional, accessible environment is especially important for managing daily challenges and maintaining independence.

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A New Chapter

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Teena Palathanam

The wheel has spun again. Lying ahead are 365 days filled with possibilities to make life better for us as well as for those around us. These are a few things I plan on doing differently to be more effective and productive this year:

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Homemade Valentine’s Day Marshmallows

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Melissa Young

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these sweet treats will be sure to spread a little love. Great to share with friends, family or even just for you to enjoy. Add them to hot chocolate, coffee, or you can eat them simply on their own.

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