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You cannot pour from an empty cup

Around this time last year, in between opining on local affairs and gearing up for the election, we were encouraging people to hang in there — to have patience and compassion, to be the good and to be safe during the upcoming holidays, because the sacrifices would be worth it when the ...

Check your mental battery

With a short absence, and August right around the corner itching to get the school year started — a reflection on health is vital before another long journey ahead. We often push ourselves, which can be a great thing, but when is too much? Well, recently, I learned that not knowing when ...

Learning to put yourself first

With March moving in and almost a full year around the sun since our world turned upside down with the  COVID-19 pandemic, I think a lot of us can say, “What just happened?”  Quarantine, telework, online school and social distancing have almost transformed our everyday lives ...

Maintaining mental health during a pandemic

Locals chime in on virus-related coping methods for stress by Olivia Murrayomurray@dominionpost.com In late March, America was caught off-guard by the rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic.  States began to shut down their economies, furlough workers who were deemed ...

DIY Spa Head Wraps

This self care essential is easy to make out of left over fabric to be cute and economical  With an upsurge in COVID-19 cases, it’s time to settle back in at home. There is no reason not to feel luxurious at home — pampering yourself can give you a mental health boost, which we ...