My Mind, My Body, My Journey™
Women's Health & Wellness
Category: My Mind
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Women in the Military Series: Highlighting Health Disparities and Advocating for Improved Policies and Interventions to Promote Change
Health disparities among women in military has been researched by the Department of Defense (DOD), but progress in improving the health needs of women in the armed services has been limited1. In 1994, the DOD created a Defense Women’s Health Research Program, it identified that knowledge disparities existed among musculoskeletal injuries, reproductive hazards, and gynecological…
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Choose Authenticity for your Overall Wellness
In the age of social media and beauty influencers it can be challenging to be authentic. People have millions of followers for portraying an image and lifestyle different from themselves. Social influencers are paid to promote unrealistic beauty standards through heavily edited images. The impact of social media on mental health has been well documented.…
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Rejection is Almost Always a Redirection
Growing up in a Christian household, I would frequently hear that the Lord would remove people and situations from your life that are not meant for you. Whether it be a friend, romantic partner, or work situation, if it isn’t meant for you or if its presence causes distress, the Lord will remove you from…
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Trust the Process: Your Time Will Come
Many things will happen in your life that are beyond your control. Sometimes we must trust that things will occur in our lives when they are meant to occur. Whether you believe in the universe, or a specific higher power, trusting that your time will come is important for your wellness journey. There is a…
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You Are More Than Enough
I experienced some writer’s block last week, so I apologize for being unable to post anything. Knowing your worth and value is one of the more important things to accomplish for your wellness journey. Knowing who you are is important when you decide to pursue various career paths, romantic relationships, friendships, and other passions. There…
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Start the New Year Off with Improved Sleep: Make Sleep Hygiene Your Lifestyle Change
The month of January is often associated with change. Whether it is change related to starting over, change related to dieting, exercising, eating healthier, ending a relationship, or starting a new job, change is a common goal in the beginning of each year. An important but often under-looked lifestyle change for the new year should be…
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Let Go of the Past Make 2023 Your Year of Healing
As we prepare for the beginning of 2023, many people will begin goal planning for next year. Resolutions are common for this time of year, people make pledges to eat healthier, exercise more, travel more, or launch new professional goals. Whatever plans or goals you have for 2023, I wish you success in achieving those…
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Keep Your Faith: The Truth Will Prevail
Many of us have been in situations where we have been judged by people due to gossip, rumors, and speculation. Misinformation commonly occurs during conversations; sometimes it happens innocently, and other times it occurs maliciously. Some of you may recall a popular childhood activity called the “telephone game.” For those of you who are not…
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