By Catie Bilz I had been in Michigan less than 24 hours the first time I was asked, “So what’s your type?” I moved to Ypsilanti with my husband in May of 2015 after being relocated with his job. Our lives had been turned completely upside down and I felt totally out of control. We moved in on … [Read more...]

Instead of checking emails or scrolling through the latest political rants on social media, why not start the day off by ditching the electronics and donning your sneakers? By taking a brisk morning walk, you’ll reap the benefits all day – and night. Studies show that walking for 30 minutes can help … [Read more...]

One of my favorite ways to reduce stress and relax is through a technique called progressive muscle relaxation.* With practice, you can use this tension tamer almost anywhere, anytime. Some people like to begin the day with this exercise while others (like me) enjoy it just before bedtime. Do … [Read more...]

Research has shown that one of the best ways to combat stress and compassion fatigue is with self-care. What we also know if that those of us involved in animal welfare or other helping professions tend to put the needs of others first — so much so that we often have nothing left to give ourselves. … [Read more...]