Daily Prompt
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Coping with Inconsistent Sleep Patterns
I don’t have a set time or schedule. I go to bed when my migraine tells me it’s time to lie down, so that could be at seven in the evening or two in the morning. My sleep is fragmented and inconsistent, which may be why I feel sleep-deprived half the time. Continue reading
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Daily Rituals for Stress Relief
Chaos is my life: migraine attacks, good days and bad days with med adjustment periods, and so on; therefore, comfort is essential in my house. I’m no expert, mind you, but through trial and error, I’ve figured out how to make my daily living a little less overwhelming by creating daily habits and rituals, if… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Simple Romance
Romance doesn’t have to be a complicated or exaggerated show with flowers, chocolates, and public declarations of love. Continue reading
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How Music Shapes My Daily Life
Music is such a big part of my life. There’s always music playing in my house. Whether it be rock, metal, country, best of the ’80s, blues, pop, today’s top hits, or classical, there is always a beat playing. Continue reading
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Living with Chronic Pain: Concerns for Tomorrow
I’ll come to no big surprise: my biggest worry centers around my debilitating migraines and the fact I’ve been on medical leave for nearly two years now. It’s a scary thought looking into the future and seeing more of the same: struggling to find the right med cocktail, balancing the migraine symptoms day in and… Continue reading
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The Impact of School Uniforms on Personal Style
Being that kid who went to a high school with a mandatory uniform: navy skirts for girls, pants for boys, white button-up shirts for all, long sleeves in winter and short ones in summer, knee-high navy socks, black shoes all around, and the only choice given to students was a green bow tie or regular… Continue reading
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Exploring Spirituality: A Personal Reflection
I’ve never really thought about it. Of course, it’s always there, but it’s as natural as breathing, so I don’t think about it. It surrounds me in the gentle breeze of the wind, the rain nourishing the ground, the sun providing excellent vitamin D, and the oceans and the earth so generous with their bounties. Continue reading
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Tips for Effective Self-Care: From Tea Time to Spa Days
With all the self-development reading I’ve been doing as homework assignments from my team of doctors, most of my self-care practices center around guided meditation, breathing and cognitive exercises, yoga, wall pilates, and walking with my dog Continue reading
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Understanding Wasted Time: Is It Really a Waste?
Is there such a thing as wasted time? Is our time considered wasted if we’re doing something we enjoy, or even mundane but necessary? I want to think not. Continue reading
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