Signs that Things are Breaking Down Posts

And it’s All Because You Didn’t Eat Your Vegetables

As certain health issues are noticeably on the rise, the correlation between diet and wellness has become more apparent. Making sure to incorporate the right foods as Wellness Tools into your daily diet is key to staying well. When my kids were teens, there was a song...

Grieving – Overcoming Tragedy with Support

At this most difficult time when our nation is once again grieving, I would like to share with you this letter from my friend Tim Field, in response to my question, “What can we do?”  Dear Mary Ellen, I feel worse today than I have in a long time. Not depressed but...

Creating Hope and Wellness through Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a simple, safe, free and non-invasive, yet powerful self-help technique that can be used to feel better and to stay well. It can be successfully and easily used in all kinds of situations. Although you may find it difficult at first, with daily practice...

Wellness Tools for the Hardest Times

Your Wellness Toolbox, the cornerstone of your WRAP, is a list of tools you use to help yourself feel better and to stay well. This article addresses having tools for especially difficult and unexpected situations.  I have them in the When Things are Breaking Down...

How Technology and Social Media Keeps Me Well – Sandra's Story

by Sandra Tait Support does not just happen in a 1-on-1 or face to face setting anymore. Technology is now a Wellness Tool that can work for you to help you stay well – even in difficult situations. Read Sandra’s story below about how technology plays a...

When Things are Breaking Down

Following is an excerpt from WRAP for Life. Sometimes in spite of your best efforts, you may feel worse. The situation could develop slowly or suddenly. You may feel very uncomfortable. You may be obsessed with thoughts of ending your life. It may be that an illness...