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December 19, 2020
BlogHealthWellness TipsSelfcare SolutionsStress management

Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

This month we are exploring holiday stress causes and a few of the symptoms. Now we will discuss ideas that you may use to manage that holiday stress and hopefully decrease any symptoms you may have. Keep in mind that a technique that works for one person may not work for you and you may […]
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December 16, 2020
BlogStaffAnnouncements

Happy Holidays, From Your Motivate team

What a year Motivate community! We have all had our share of ups and downs this year-personally and professionally. At Motivate we talk about embracing change as a core value, a way of life. Well, this year was certainly a lesson in that. The difference between surviving and thriving is Adapting, change teaches us that. […]
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December 16, 2020
BlogHealthWellness TipsSelfcare Solutions

Signs of Stress

As we are prone to say; awareness is everything. Knowing and recognizing how stress affects you, in the moment, will allow you to address it and move forward. Learning what stress relief tools work for you is key to conserving your much needed energy.  Deal with the signs as they come, and you will not […]
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Sharon
December 9, 2020
BlogStaff

Meet Sharon Fritts

Say Seasons Greetings to our featured employee Sharon Fritts, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is our Selfcare Solutions topic-educator this month regarding Holiday Stress. Sharon has been an invaluable member of our Motivate team for over 5 years. She is a very dedicated team-player. Her laugh can light up the room and improve the mood […]
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December 7, 2020
HealthWellness TipsBlog

Holiday Season Stress??

All holidays can be stressful, however, the winter ones seem to really take a toll on people. Colder, shorter, snowy days cause us to make changes to our lifestyle, including stress coping strategies like seeing family/friends, eating out, going to movies, travel or after work outings and exercise. Then add the holidays with their own […]
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December 3, 2020
BlogWellness TipsRockford815

Rockford 815- Festival of Lights

Starting in 1979 with 11 displays, Sinnissippi Park has housed the Festival of Lights.  This year there will be over 70 displays.  What a perfect way to spend some time with your family during this Holiday Season!  There is no charge for the Festival of Lights though they do accept donations at the end of […]
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November 12, 2020
HealthWellness TipsSelfcare Solutions

DIGESTING THE HOLIDAYS

Foodie holidays are approaching so gut health should be on your radar. Are you moving well? Meet the Bristol Stool Scale (represented in candy form here, lol). You should be aware of what is normal and not normal for you. If your normal is Type 1,2, or 3 you may be constipated-look to add insoluble […]
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November 5, 2020
Wellness TipsSelfcare Solutions

Take a Break and Stretch

The quality of your day will improve if you take a few moments to check-in. Take a few slow deep breathes and assess how you are feeling right now. Then try this easy stretch routine. Once done, breathe again and check-in. Enjoy the rest of your day.  
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October 12, 2020
BlogHealthWellness Classes

Celebrate PT Month Rockford 815-Keep Moving!

To most Rockford residents; known simply as “the bike path”, the paved Rock River Recreation Trail winds throughout downtown Rockford and environs, following the east bank of the Rock River through Shorewood Park and Martin Memorial Park. There are about 6 miles of paved trail, while another 10 miles (depending on where you begin) follow […]
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July 4, 2020
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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July Motivate community! Lets take this day to remember that we truly are all in this together. We are Americans. We won the lottery being born in this country. We honor, and give gratitude, to those who have sacrificed to ensure that we have the freedoms that we do on this day. […]
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