The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck “You are completely worthless.” “Why can’t you do anything right?” “Relax, I was only teasing.” “If you would just listen to me, then we wouldn’t fight all of the time.” “Nobody will ever love you more than I do.” “What’s your problem?” “Nice job, but I thought you’d do…
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Tough Times Intensify Persistent Friends
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Friends are some of the most influential and important people in our lives. Some of our most memorable experiences happen with our friends. We laugh, celebrate, and have fun with them. We often share the same interests. Most of all, we enjoy spending time with them. However, our truest…
Fat Shaming Leaves Lasting Negative Impressions
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck More than 30 years ago, I was a sixth grader walking down a hallway when a high school student pointed at me and loudly proclaimed, “Now that’s what I call fat!” I can tell you what I was wearing that day, how I felt afterwards, how I feel about…
Seek a Mentor to Reach Goals
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Do you remember the first time you tried something new? For many of us, it’s often an awkward and even scary situation. We worry that we won’t measure up to expectations, whether our own or that of an audience or coach. But everyone starts from scratch at some point,…
February Marks Heart Month
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck February is often filled with hearts of all sorts, including heart-covered cards, heart-shaped candy, and heart-filled wishes. But February is not just synonymous with Valentine’s Day anymore; it is also tied in with the real, physical heart that keeps our bodies functioning. February marks American Heart Month, raising awareness…
Loving Pets Brings Healthy Benefits
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck As I sit here and write this article, my mind keeps wandering back to a few hours prior. A few hours prior, my family and I had to make the tough decision to put one of our beloved pets to rest. As any pet lover knows, this is a…
Break Routine With New Adventures
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Many of us are creatures of habit. Some of us go to the extreme of eating the same things daily. But having a routine is not necessarily a bad thing. We often benefit from routines because we can accomplish more, we can remember things easier, we can be more…
Be a Fan, Not a Fanatic
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Sports are one of the best ways to bring together communities, families, and friends. The excitement, environment, and anticipation attract people from all walks of life. Fans begin to feel connected to their favorite teams. In fact, some fans love these aspects so much that they become fanatics. You…
Dethrone Drama Royalty
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Some people love drama—so much so that they create it or seek it. To them, it’s exciting when chaos abounds. Drama thrills them and makes them feel alive. Without it, they become bored. Drama seekers (a.k.a. drama queens or kings) are often exhausting, negative, and irrational. They make seemingly…
Donate Blood; Save a Life!
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck One of the easiest ways to save a life is by donating blood. You may not realize how much your blood donation may mean to someone, but it really does matter. In fact, the number of people who need blood daily is astronomical. According to the American Red Cross,…
Guiltless Tips for Pizza Lovers
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Whether you like yours with pepperoni and mushroom, thick or thin crust, extra cheese or light cheese, pizza is one of America’s favorite meals. In fact, most Americans eat pizza, with 94% of us eating at least one pizza per month. Through nearly 70,000 pizzerias, we sell more than…
First Impressions of a New Yogi
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck For many people, yoga is an intimidating practice for a variety of reasons. Some people believe they are too inflexible to try yoga. Others believe that yoga simply involves weird stretching techniques. Others feel that yoga is too slow-paced to be real exercise. But perhaps for many, the mere…
Toxic Work Environment Affects Well-Being
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you know that approximately 30% of our lives are spent working? For some people, they may spend even more of their lives working. What’s even more startling is that an overwhelming majority of Americans hate their jobs. According to a survey conducted by Gallup, 70% of participants hate…
