by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jan 7, 2020 | Sleep, Support, Therapy
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with families and friends! The one thing I noticed with myself the past few weeks is the amount of sleep I am getting! How about you? I’ve always considered myself a good sleeper. I typically go to bed a decent hour and wake up...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Coping, Depression, Saint Charles IL, Support
Coping With Holiday Stress I cannot believe I am saying this, but the holidays are actually HERE. Maybe it’s just me, but wasn’t it just Spring? I know for some of you, the holiday season is your favorite time of the year… but for others, it brings a great...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jul 27, 2019 | Chronic pain, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Meditation, Mindfulness, Support, Therapy
The Definition of Fibromyalgia According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Living with Fibromyalgia can be challenging. My Story of...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jul 9, 2019 | Coping, Intention, Organization, Support, Tools
Part Two of Self-Care: Getting Organized Hi Everyone! Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed part one of our two-part self-care series. Our goal is to help you find ways to increase your self care and reduce stress. If you haven’t had a chance to check out...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 21, 2018 | Gratitude, Support, Therapy
Gratitude is a Year-Round Practice I know we are fast approaching Thanksgiving Day. I would think that most of us have at least one thing we are thankful for. In an effort to avoid being too cliche and posting about gratitude ON Thanksgiving Day itself, here are my...
by Ali Barnum | Apr 10, 2018 | Baking, Cooking, Counseling, Happiness, Intention, Saint Charles IL, Support
Hello Beautiful People! Today, I want to talk about two things I call guilty pleasures. Honestly, I have several (like Reese’s eggs which are on sale right now because Easter is over.) But my focus today will be #MEALPLANNING and #FOODPREPPING. I call each of...
