It turns out our thirst mechanism doesn’t work as well when we get older.  Around 65 we can’t tell we are thirsty as good as we used to, which can lead to people not feeling thirsty until they are already dehydrated.

The word stress often comes with negative connotations. We tend to think of it as something bad, but stress is actually a tool we can use. In this workshop we will explore ways to manage our level of stress with standard steps of coping such as breathing, meditation, movement or spending time with the people who make you happy. Most importantly, taking a moment to check in with ourselves and ask whether we’re feeling stressed can be incredibly valuable.

Eleven years ago, we built a multi-colored igloo in the front yard. I had spent two years collecting half-gallon containers to freeze colored water.

Have you ever looked back at a picture of yourself from a few years ago and thought, “I looked good.” But you know that at the time you thought you weren’t good enough.

Sometimes when we have been stressed for a prolonged period of time it can start to feel normal and we forget that we have tools to relieve stress that are available anytime we need them.

When was the last time you laughed while exercising? When was the last time you were excited to get up and move?

At the end of August, I had knee surgery that significantly limited my usual activity. Exercise has always been one of my passions and my main form of stress relief, so I needed a new outlet during a particularly stressful time.