My Meandering Thoughts & Healthy Living Journal

by a mental health advocate, personal trainer, and lady over 40.

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  • I don’t know what was causing my exhaustion since Friday at noon, but it seems to have improved considerably with some rest. Shockingly, I woke up this morning feeling like a spring chicken! A maintenance guy at our apartment complex once told me that it wasn’t good for me to…

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  • My Biggest Challenges…

    My biggest challenges are mental health related. Sometimes I wish I didn’t have to struggle with my mental health. Those moments are pity parties. When…

  • Living with Purpose & the Role of AI in Writing and Community

    Purpose I finished reading The Purpose Code by Jordan Grumet yesterday. Initially, I didn’t enjoy the book and put off completing it until the end…

  • Reflection: Big Sky Possibilities & Healthy Choices

    Big Sky Possibilities Yesterday, my youngest daughter who is twenty years old, K, and I walked on the Poudre River trail in northern Colorado. The…

  • 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

    2026 New Year’s Resolutions

    Planning a Healthier 2026 2025 has not been my healthiest year. In fact, it was a very stressful and eventful year, and I’m glad it…