Healthessential Today

𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝐜𝐚𝐧 do hard things.

There may be pain.
There may be tears.
There may be set backs.
But you are strong, stronger than you know.

Just keep going 💙

has come to an end. What seemed like the longest month ever....

Evolves into THE BEST month springing into Summer.

Happy June 1st and Birthday Month to Me!!! I've been waiting a long time for this month! 🌺

My first birthday gift as a promise has now been fulfilled. 🙌 Gifting has become so much more fun than receiving, 13 more to go.

The fundraiser was truly eye opening and awe inspiring in every way.

I didn't realize the lessons "I'd" learn from this, when I thought I was the one helping out.

I tell my boys all the time. There is no better feeling, truly no better feeling, than genuinely giving of oneself and doing kind things for others. We always get back more in return (funny how that works 😉).

I'm humbled by what I mentally & physically went through with this challenge. Girls struggle everyday finding their true place, a place that doesn't judge or shame, or define success or beauty by what makeup she wears. From my testament True Beauty is found much much deeper! 🥰

I'm so grateful to help make a change for young girls and support the non-profit of my choice!

Yes, I certainly missed my eye makeup. 😉

📢 Let's Break the Cycle - We can do it! 📢

It's time to be more aware and stop the stigma.

Did you know 3 out of 5 teens (and tweens) are suffering from a mental health roadblock, a mental health disorder, or from mental health symptoms. 😳

I suffer from my own mental health disorders
Military PTSD and
Severe Anxiety
(shocking right 🙄)

Matt, my husband, also suffers, though, his are different (did you know everyone suffers from mental health symptoms at some point in their life). And unfortunately, It's also a by product of the military life (75% of Veterans have PTSD).
! 😔

You don't have to wonder then that maybe our 🌏 kids are suffering (more so) too. Again 3 out of 5 children ARE SUFFERING!
(Because they don't know how to get help themselves and they have to deal with it all (including their parents s**t) how terribly awful 😢.) Seriously, this is a crisis that's not getting any better.

I'm a huge advocate to change the mental health stigma and bring more awareness, by us not discussing this crucial subject it is devastating our country. 💀 .

My kids need to hear the same message and they need to know how to deal with this WHEN faced with a hard situation.

The other night I decided write an email to both my kids (Katey I can email it to you too if you'd like, it's the same message):

WELLBEING 🔧 TOOLS FOR YOUR TOOLBOX 🧰

Jackson & Zack,

I found this to be so helpful. If you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, upset, stressed out, lonely, off kilter, off course, or just unsure about your feelings or thoughts save these TOOLS to help you through.

Everyone needs a Toolbox 🧰 for their own self. The more tools in our own personal Toolbox the better able we are to help us get back to feeling our happy normal-for-us self.

They are just that - TOOLS and when used properly they are really the solution.

'Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. What we think can affect how we feel and act. And what we do can affect how we think and feel. Fixing one can help all the others. We can use this fact to help ourselves feel better and live the way we want to live.'

Continued in comments....

Matt captured a beautiful sunset tonight.

So peaceful.

You. Just. Do. You.

are available!

I always hate searching for the perfect tracker so I decided to search no more.

These are the trackers I tend to use most often to hold me accountable because "what gets measured gets improved" -Robin Sharma.

If you would like a copy of any of these trackers please send us a dm or an email. We'd be happy to send you a copy. 😉

I love spring; like love, love, love it! My most favorite. The new life and growth, beautiful flowers, outings, and ticks! Who can't give ticks and chiggers their own appreciation 🧛‍♀️🤘😝

Not me! I absolutely abhor these creepy crawlies more than anyone else I know.

This is the 3rd year I've made this natural bug repellent. I'm not going to say it's tick proof but it certainly does its job and you don't have to worry about harsh chemicals or toxins, there's not any!

Consult your Dr or vet prior to use.
Directions: place all ingredients in spray bottle, swirl (don't shake) vigorously until all oil is blended well. I normally swirl before spraying as well to make sure all is incorporated first. Safe for humans and pets alike. For pets I recommend spraying a thin spray towards feet and tail only, a very light mist. Consult your vet before use. Do not over use.

Let's talk holistic care (especially for the Ladies).

Twice a week for the past 8 weeks I've been going to they have set me up with several different therapies to really elevate my healing.

We started with Class4 Laser therapy on my low back (which to preface, I've had back pain persistently since I was 16 yo), within 4 treatments of laser therapy, I was seeing significant mobility again....if you suffer from back pain DON'T - there is no longer a reason, I'm proof it works!

- THIS HAS BEEN GOLD!!! This was a tough one for me to get over....so nervous at the start but two of my friends commented they were seeing great results with their treatment so I gave it a go. Now, I'm begging Dr. Emry for more sessions (literally, just asked her to continue this treatment) as I feel it has been detrimental to my overall healing. Don't wait on this - it is absolutely worth going the extra mile, pain for purpose. 100% know this works!

Chiropractic care - back in December I allowed another Dr at a different practice to provide some treatments, this was a miserable mistake, he left me in a lot of hip and shoulder pain (and screwed up my ribs) so when I found Dr. Emery she had a big job to do but she was so knowledgeable and really helpful, a true expert. She was able to work with my body and not against it. Finding a Chiropractor that you can is so valuable. She really is an expert in every sense, do your homework beforehand and find a holistic Chiropractor, not a traditional one.

Sports Therapy - not traditional therapy, there is a significant difference here. Traditional physical therapy is meant to help you move normal, this therapy is helping 🐝 normal, significant difference. Working with professional sports trainers has set the new standard bar for myself. 💚💥

Don't wait, ✋, if you suffer from any ailments GO FIND THE RIGHT CARE & RESOURCES you need, so glad I did this for myself... I'm glad I'm not a pain in the ass anymore! 😉 😁💃

Today is written! Please rejoice with me in celebration of hard work, honor, and valor. 👣

Trailblazer Harris thank you for leading by example and paving the way for all, especially the girls who are so eagerly watching with hope in their eyes of a better tomorrow for all of us.

Broken promises to myself. 💔

We have family visiting, we were grabbing lunch out (cheeseburgers 🙄 from Fudruckers) and they handed me a togo cup, I filled it just like the lamb I used to be, not even thinking or paying attention to what I was actually doing. 🥴

We got home, quarter soda gone and it hit me ⚡, eek, I ruined my New Years Resolution! 😒, so bummed.

But. I'm human. So I gave myself grace, I took another drink and then handed the soda to my husband. 😆

My New Year's Resolution was to only eat foods that were helpful to my body, soda among other processed food has no nutritional value whatsoever, hurtful to us, in fact. So bahh, no soda for me, ☹, I've been drinking only water, (naturally flavored water), coffee, and once in a while herbal tea.

It's hard when you have relatives visit, when you're on vacation, or when your knocked of your routine. Remember to give yourself GRACE, acknowledge what you did so you can improve, and then set yourself up BEFOREHAND for success!

You got this, I got this, tomorrow is a new day! 🤟💚