Steeping Wellness Blog
A Compliment is Verbal Sunshine
A friend with cancer. A friend with an eating disorder. A friend grieving the loss of their mom. What do all three have in common? They were on the receiving end of my gushing and carrying on about “how great they looked after weight-loss” compliments. And while I...
What If Re-Entry Was the Best Time of Your Life?
Back to Life; Back to Reality… Who remembers that song by Soul II Soul? I know I’ve resentfully sung it a few times coming back from any type of break or vacation. And while there are some of us that are ready to dive in headfirst to pre-covid reality, others are...
Never Let Anyone Mute Your Voice
While growing up I was constantly told I was “too loud.” I talked loud. I sang loud. I think I even sneezed loud. In fact, just ask my mom and she will tell you that year after year my elementary school teachers would encourage her to get my hearing checked. They...
Trade Your Busy Life for a Full One
It’s starting. The opening back up of the world as we know it. And, I’m itching; like I literally canNOT wait. I know myself. I’m going to want to take advantage of every opportunity to “be busy” and yet, Covid and this pandemic has changed me. Like many of you, I...
Self-Care After Receiving a Hurtful Email
As long as there is email, there will be occasional hurtful messages. We know words can cause pain and your feelings matter. While we cannot stop these emails from arriving into your inbox, there are some things we believe can help save you time, stress and heartache....