Take Charge of Your Own Life Again with Alice Boyes, PhD’s ‘The Healthy Mind Toolkit’ [REVIEW]

January 29, 2022 by Leave a comment

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What does it take to have a healthy mind? (Photo courtesy Canva)

As women, we wear a lot of hats, and that can challenge even the best multitaskers. Sometimes, we start going on gut instinct just to get through the day. Afterward, we have to live with the decisions we make, even if they weren’t always for the best. Those are the times we feel like hitting our heads against the wall, asking ourselves, “What was I thinking? How can I keep from making the same mistake again?” That’s where Alice Boyes’ The Healthy Mind Toolkit comes in handy.

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8 Ways to Unplug from Social Media [GUEST POST]

January 26, 2021 by 1 Comment

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Sometimes we all just need to unplug. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Social media can be great – but taking a break is important for your mental health. Like Jessica in my novel Everything is Fine sometimes I need to remind myself how to find happiness in real life too. Here are some of the things me and my kids do to de-stress.

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Remember to Take Care of Your Health by Scheduling Annual Exams Early

January 7, 2020 by Leave a comment

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Visits with your medical team are important for continued well being. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Have you scheduled your health and wellness appointments for the new year? Remember to do so now to ensure you stay healthy and nip any problems or ailments you might face in the bud early before they become a bigger problem. Not sure which doctors to schedule appointments with? Check out the list below. Read more of this post

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‘Beyond the Moon’: Six Questions for Catherine Taylor [INTERVIEW]

December 12, 2019 by Leave a comment

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The only thing that separates lovers First Lieutenant Robert Lovett and medical student Louisa Casson is a century of time. (Photo courtesy Canva)

From the moment I started reading Beyond the Moon, I could not put it down! This is the kind of novel that combines romance, drama, and fantasy seamlessly, and as a result it keeps readers like me suspending disbelief and buying the time-travel plot hook, line, and sinker. Now enjoy this exclusive interview with the author, Catherine Taylor! —J&H Read more of this post

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‘The Batter’s Box’: Five Questions for Andy Kutler [INTERVIEW]

October 14, 2019 by 2 Comments

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Andy Kutler (Photo courtesy Andy Kutler, Facebook)

Author Andy Kutler swings for the fences and hits a home run with The Batter’s Box, his heartfelt tale about a baseball hero turned soldier who must navigate his reentry into life stateside in the years following the war. The result is a tale that is impassioned, sobering, and smart. We hope you enjoy our insightful chat with this award-winning writer!— J&H Read more of this post

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