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…
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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…
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;…
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…
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…
Reading Does a Body Good
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Lots of things are good for us. Eat your veggies and fruit. Get enough rest. Brush your teeth. Dress according to the weather. Wear sunscreen. Exercise daily. And the list goes on. These are all things that we do physically, on the outside. And they are things we often…
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…
