Wellness
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C’mon…We Can Do This…
I don’t want to give you ‘side eye’… Continue reading
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Be the One
Love and kindness are everything… Continue reading
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One Foot…in Front of the Other
Moving through the middle is the hardest part… Continue reading
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Yes, I See You
Second chances and trees that please… Continue reading
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Hey There, Blank Page…
Don’t mind me…I’m just chillin’ and chiseling. Continue reading
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Shine On…
I love the phrase “You Do You”… Continue reading
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Girl Power
Song or anthem? Either way, this one speaks to me. Continue reading
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Hollyhocks and Resilience
It was never the hollyhock’s fault… Continue reading
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Turn Down the LOUD
Learning to deal with LOUD…sounds as anxiety triggers. Continue reading
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Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!
Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading
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Time-Tested Advice
Loving and wise health advice from a distant colleague…eventually, it stuck! Continue reading
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Love, Magic, Wonder
Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading
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Power of Play
Keeping childlike wonder within… Continue reading
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I Confess…A Vitamin Story
Make it pretty: My vitamin-taking hack. Continue reading
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Nature Speaks
A reminder to pause and admire… Continue reading
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Monday MEOW
Start the day anew – make your bed! Continue reading
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At the Barbeque
The power of a heartfelt compliment. Continue reading
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Allergies, anyone?
Soothing allergy eyes – the simple way! Continue reading
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Passing Through
Mulling over…the people in our lives and work/life balance. Continue reading
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Confident – From the Inside Out
Empowerment and encouragement to be confident without relying on external validation. Continue reading
“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.
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Podcasts
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Workshops
Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor; How to Create a Writing Platform; AI for Caregivers
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