By Kay Daneault, executive director, Mental Health Association of South Mississippi Many of us start the year with high expectations and make promises we don’t intend to keep. Instead of committing to something drastic, why not take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle and mindset? Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful: 1. Remember […]
By Jocelyn Gavin Lane, owner and clinical director of Premier Professional Counseling Services LLC The start of a new year always gives rise to thoughts of a new vision and new goals. Goal setting is more than just a to do-list that we revise daily. Goals and vision are futile without developing a plan and […]
By Laurin Lambert, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with Singing River, Gulfport It’s that time of year again — new year, new possibilities! We all have that area in our life that we promise to change in the new year. If moving toward a healthier version of yourself is the promise you’re making, here’s […]
Despite surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, divorce and other traumas, Paula Favre has not succumbed to self-pity. Instead, the U.S. Army veteran, business owner, mother and grandmother has mastered turning turmoil into triumph. “I have recovered from so much adversity and so many downfalls,” says Farve, known to many as “The Shea Queen.” “I […]
We’ve all heard (and likely used) the phrase “new year, new me,” but is there a better way to express the changes we hope to make starting Jan. 1? After all, the idea is to alter habits — not change who we are. And while we’re at it, rather than resolutions, how about making promises […]
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Menarche, the onset of menstruation, typically begins between the ages of 10 and 16, sometimes as young as 8. While it’s a sign of becoming an adult, for many women, this milestone marks the start of a 30-plus-year journey of monthly pains. While usually centered in the mid-to-lower pelvis, the pain may be felt in […]
Relationships are a powerful part of who we are — especially during the holidays, when they tend to take on an even more significance. Our relationships can make us feel like we belong and have something important to contribute to those around us. Relationships can strengthen us, motivate us to affect change in our world […]
