The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Every year on the first day of school we encounter at least a few mothers shedding some tears. Often, they are mothers of kindergartners. But it doesn’t have to be just kindergartner mothers who experience a sense of sadness or nostalgia on this day. This day is a defining…
Wearable Technology Improves Fitness Awareness
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Tracking fitness levels is not a new concept. It has just become easier and more high-tech. In fact, it has become quite the rage. Today, you can spot countless people wearing plain wristbands in various colors. Typically, they are wearing the Fitbit, which is a fitness tracker that requires…
Don’t Let Rejection Define You
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Finding the right partner is a process. It takes time to learn whether you are compatible with or tolerant of one another. You could spend months or even years with a person, only to learn that you aren’t right for each other. Or perhaps you felt that you were…
Food Bars: The Glorified Candy Bar?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Fads come and go. This is true in nearly every market including clothing, electronics, and even food. However, it appears food bars are here to stay. Also known as energy bars, nutrition bars, breakfast bars, and protein bars, food bars have come a long way from the traditional granola…
Facebook: A Personal Choice
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Social media presents the biggest and easiest way to stay connected with other people, whether they are friends, acquaintances, family, colleagues, or others. Of all the social media options, Facebook is the number one choice today. On a monthly basis, approximately 1.44 billion people use Facebook, with an average…
Mending Broken Hearts
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Broken hearts happen daily for a variety of reasons. Whether through death, rejection, broken trust, or simply falling out of love, a broken heart is one of the most painful experiences in our lives. Our hearts literally feel like they are falling apart, scattering pieces everywhere. When we try…
Loneliness: A Real Human Condition
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck At one time or another, everyone has experienced some form of loneliness. However, loneliness is different from being alone. Alone is when you are literally by yourself and not in the presence of other people. Loneliness is a sense of emptiness or disconnection. Therefore, it can happen even when…
Make Exercise Fun, Not a Chore
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck For some people, the thought of exercise makes them sweat before they’ve made their first move. Whether it’s because they are out of shape, out of time, or just hate exercise, they forgo it. Once in a while, they may attempt it, but the attempt is halfhearted or performed…
Autoimmune Disease Victims Face Ongoing Battles
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck On a daily basis, we cross many paths with strangers, friends, and family members. For instance, we may notice a woman walk briskly towards the back of the store to pick up a gallon of milk. We observe an elderly man at the coffee shop ordering coffee to kick…
Boston Marathon: A True Inspiration
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The Nurturing Well: By Jill Starbuck Recently, Boston hosted its 119th Boston Marathon on a chilly, windy, and rainy day. The city and runners worldwide continue to overcome the aftermath that the 2013 bombings brought to the 117th marathon. The bombings solidified humanity’s ability to overcome the worst of situations, unite, and move forward;…
Turn Disappointment Into an Advantage
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Disappointment is a part of life. A part that we don’t enjoy, but we can still recover from and learn from. After all, most famous people did not become famous overnight. They had to work hard, make mistakes, and recover from big disappointment. Some of these include Michael Jordan, who was cut from his high…
Emotional Abuse: A Quiet and Internal Form of Torture
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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…
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…
