Reconciling Anxiety and Faith: Finding Peace in God.

by By Paula Rose Parish

Anxiety manifests as excessive worry, nervousness about various aspects of life, and an overall uneasiness about the future.

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Simple Wellness Self Reflection & Affirmations

by By Paula Rose Parish

Wellness Self-reflection is the process of consciously examining one’s thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and experiences to gain deeper insight into oneself.

It involves looking inward to evaluate one’s actions, decisions, and motivations in order to understand why one thinks or behaves in certain ways and how one can improve or grow.

This practice is often used for personal development, emotional growth, and decision-making, as it helps individuals make sense of their experiences and align their actions with their values and goals.

Key Aspects of Self-Reflection:

  1. Awareness: Self-reflection requires understanding of your internal processes, like emotions, beliefs, and thought patterns.
  2. Evaluation involves assessing the effectiveness of your actions, behaviours, or choices and determining whether they are serving you well or need adjustment.
  3. Growth: The ultimate goal of self-reflection is personal growth, as it helps identify areas for improvement, foster better decision-making, and lead to positive change

Benefits of Self-Reflection:

  • Improved Emotional Intelligence: It helps you understand and manage your emotions and empathise with others.
  • Better Decision-Making: Reflecting on past experiences helps refine your future choices by learning from mistakes and successes.
  • Increased Self-Awareness: It cultivates deeper knowledge of your strengths, weaknesses, and personal values.
  • Stress Reduction: Self-reflection can provide clarity and reduce stress by helping you understand and process challenging experiences.

Common methods of wellness self-reflection include journaling, meditation, or simply setting aside quiet time to think. Regular practice can lead to a more mindful and intentional approach to life.

Say these daily, and believe them- for your mind to change and be more optimistic!

I am in awe of my body and how it looks after me.

I understand that my body is responsible for incredible processes and should be respected.

I ensure I look after my mental well-being. I remind myself of how important I am to the world.

I tell myself I deserve to be happy and celebrate my life and everyone in it.

I think positively, creating moments of happiness and reminding myself what I am grateful for.

I exist in the present moment.

I take care of my physical health. When I go for a run, I can feel my body working.

I know I have to respect my body.

I eat healthy foods and enjoy learning to cook.

I turn cooking into a social activity and encourage others to be healthy.

I am privileged to be part of a healthy community.

I take time to laugh and to see the joy in life.

I remind myself to look at the beauty and the intricacies of the world around me.

I find joy in every moment I spend in nature.

I am thankful I am part of this world.

Today, I appreciate the incredible journey my body is constantly making.

I look after my mental and physical well-being and celebrate my body and the fantastic miracles it performs.

Wellness Self-Reflection Questions:

  1. Am I eating healthily and looking after my body?
  2. Am I looking after my mental well-being?
  3. Am I smiling and laughing and enjoying the world around me?

Wellness is a holistic journey that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. Self-reflection and affirmation are powerful practices that can help you stay connected with yourself, overcome challenges, and cultivate a positive mindset.

Regularly engaging in wellness, self-reflection can empower you to live a more intentional, balanced, and fulfilling life. So, start today by setting aside time for self-reflection and creating affirmations that resonate with you.

Remember, the journey to wellness begins within YOU!

I hope these strategies are helpful to you.

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Preventative Health: Why Visit the Doctor Regularly: Even There’s No Obvious Problem

by Blog Post by Paula Rose

It’s much easier to be unproductive when your health is poor. When your ability to move, breathe, and think is impaired, productivity can be seriously limited. It works even better when you’re constantly worried about your poor health. Preventative Health holds the answer for all of us.

Looking after yourself is important- after all, no one will look out for you- except YOU!

If you want to be successful, you need to look after your health. You need to shift your mind set and think in terms of Preventative Health.

You might feel great, but many ailments don’t present symptoms:

1. Hypertension. High blood pressure isn’t noticeable until it’s extremely high. You can feel 100% normal with blood pressure high enough to cause significant damage. Check your blood pressure regularly.

2. Diabetes. Sure, there are symptoms. However, those symptoms only appear at very high levels of blood sugar. You can have a problem for years before the symptoms appear.

3. High cholesterol. You’ll still feel the same whether your cholesterol is very high or very low.

These are just a few simple examples. Many other medical conditions don’t present obvious symptoms.

The most effective way to maintain your health is to be proactive. 

Get a regular check-up with your physician regardless of how you feel.

 Think of it as an oil change for your body.

Remember—you want an expert to work on your car, so let an expert work on your body!

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Is the Who-ha about Focus All Bananas?

by Blog Post by Paula Rose

Is the idea focus all Bananas?? Let’s Find out!

Ask Yourself-

Is eating a banana split or a tofu sandwich on whole-grain bread more enjoyable?

Is it more pleasurable to watch your favourite old movie for the ninth time or to spend that time at the gym?

Choices, Choices, Choices ?

One option is much more enjoyable in the short term but adds to your long-term pain.

The best long-term choices aren’t much fun in the short term. It’s a cruel joke.

This mindset is the primary cause of procrastination.

Instead of asking yourself what would feel good right now, ask yourself what you can do to benefit yourself in the future.

One tofu sandwich instead of a bacon cheeseburger might not significantly impact today, but it will make a massive difference if you make it a habit.

How to Maintain a Long-Term Focus.

Imagine your decision replicated every day for the next five years. What would be the logical result?

Imagine eating that banana split every day for five long years. Will your physique and health improve or worsen? Is the idea of focus all Bananas?

What’s pleasurable in the short term is often detrimental in the long term.

So now, after reading this, I am asking you the question: Is Focus all Bannas?

“You don’t have to be a genius or visionary?—?You just need a framework and a dream.”

  • Michael Dell

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#9 Reflections for the Golden Years

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Isaiah 46:4 And I will still be carrying you when you are old. Your hair will turn grey, and I will still carry you. Saith the Lord, I made you, and I will carry you to safety.

We all know that at any age, there can be times when we seem to have a variety of aches and pains, which prompt us to think that a personal MOT might be timely! The fact of having a few chronic health issues doesn’t stop the majority of our ‘good bits’ from functioning really well. Indeed, people often speak of the compensation one gets for the loss of a sense. So, it is important to focus on the areas where all is still well.

As we age, we have a challenge in continuing to do those things we have always been able to handle as well as possible. We may not be as swift in our movements as before, but does that really matter? Younger people can be impetuous and, as in driving, go unnecessarily fast.

But as we age, to remain healthy in mind and body, we should calmly adjust to the speed to suit our mind and body (plus the rules of the road). It’s important to realize that we should never feel guilty by slowing down and doing things differently. I have a friend who ended up with a massive heart attack and was diagnosed due to stress because she refused to slow down as she was approaching her 70s.

Slowing down does not mean giving up, although many interpret it that way. Slowing down means being wise, listening to one’s body and mind and not pushing ourselves to exhaustion. God wants us to enjoy each day. God wants us to smell the roses, as they say, and enjoy the sky and the flowers. All there is to see and appreciate as we move through our day. If you had a beloved pet who became a part of the family but has now grown old, you would notice that he slows to his own speed, and you accept that with understanding and offer him comfort.


The old family pet drops some of his youthful tricks, finds himself a place in the sun, and does not fret about his new situation. It doesn’t preoccupy or cause him to wonder what other pets will think of their changed routine. How wise!

Of course, we also need to find the appropriate ‘place in the sun’ for ourselves as we age. A comfortable chair is a special gift to oneself. But a comfortable frame of mind is a ‘freebie’ that is even more rewarding.

However, Watching out for any sign of disinterest in people and exaggerated self-pity is essential. Regrets about past actions must be left behind with the realization that there is no change. You had ups and downs.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Like your pet, find activities you are comfortable with. Some may still climb up the nearest mountain. Others prefer to sit on the bank of the stream with their toes in the water. Choice, freedom and responsibility are blessings from God. Learn to practice contemplative prayer, go on retreats, be still and know that God is with you and IN you.

The golden years can be happy days of growth and creativity. It’s up to you!
Ruth 4:15: He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age.

 Love & Grace

Paula Rose Parish IHS

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