Carolyn Fields

“Summer is a state of mind.” – Unknown   Summertime is upon us as we are nearing the midway point for 2026.  Does the quote above resonate with you?  Summer is a special season that brings many of us a different feeling.  What a great time to pause and think about how your year is going. What are your summer plans and what needs stand out for you as we sail through mid-year?  This time of the year is different for everyone and yet it seems to carry a universal undertone: the need for relaxation, recreation and vacation!  Perhaps it […]

Wellness is a broad concept that entails many aspects of life, and the idea may be thought of quite differently from one person to another.  It inspires ideas such as self-care, healthy styles of living, and making choices that are in concert with a particular type of outcome.  Tools for wellness come in many forms and may have varying suitability for individuals depending on personal preferences and attributes, current circumstances, goals, needs, ability, and one’s motivation to apply such tools.  One wellness tool that is highly versatile, cost effective, and useful for many aspects of wellness is journaling. One may