From a young age, I lived in my mind. Growing up, I thought this was normal — this endless stream of thoughts and self-analysis that shaped my every decision and action. Living in my mind felt like my way of navigating the world. I became convinced that if I could think through every possible outcome, […]
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Time for change: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month offers chance for reset
MANSFIELD — Laura Montgomery, CEO at Catalyst Life Services, said Catalyst is making progress as a “one-stop shop” for substance use disorder and mental health management.
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Snap Fitness now open in Appleseed Center
MANSFIELD — Snap Fitness, locally owned and operated by Jim and Alex Lozier, opened its doors at 1446 Lexington Ave. in December and will host a grand opening Jan. 25.
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Special podcast: How to stick to your New Year’s goals
MANSFIELD — Getting healthy, losing weight and improving physical fitness are all common New Year’s Resolutions. The internet is ripe with advice on how to get started. Influencers, companies and wellness apps claim their workout routines, trendy diets, revolutionary products and one-of-a-kind hacks are the key. Chris Hershberger, a personal trainer and former CEO of Black […]
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Crafting your ideal future with the R-Factor question
“If you don’t know where you want to go, any road will get you there.” This quote from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland deeply resonates with me. Life, like a flowing river, often sweeps us along with its currents. For some, embracing this ebb and flow without a predetermined course can be a fulfilling way […]
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Mansfield parkrun braves the elements to celebrate 8th anniversary
As snow continued to fall and temperatures hovered around 20 degrees, Mansfield parkrun celebrated its 8th anniversary at North Lake Park.
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Fuel your mind, move your body: Programs for older adults
According to research performed by the National Institute on Aging, older adults who participate in “music, theater, dance, creative writing and other participatory arts shows promise for improving quality of life and well-being, from better cognitive function, memory and self-esteem to reduced stress and increased social interaction.” Programming at Richland Academy of the Arts, sponsored […]
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Online library databases can unlock healthy habits
In today’s fast-paced world, mental wellness is as vital as physical health. Libraries are a key factor in learning healthy habits for the mind by offering free and accessible resources that encourage mental exercise, emotional resilience and mindfulness. Whether you want to strengthen your memory, reduce stress, or cultivate a more positive mindset, MRCPL has […]
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WATCH: Chitwood Martial Arts instructors share self-defense tip
Instructors at Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness demonstrate how to deal with a front grab. This technique can be used male-to-male, but particularly is beneficial for female self defense.
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Waterfalls & sand dunes: A Great Lakes winter hiking guide
Most likely, I could fight off a pack of flesh-craving timber wolves in the thick forests around Lake Superior in winter. That’s what I reasoned with mass delusion, as I drove towards the largest freshwater lake in the world, the one that “never gives up her dead,” Lake Superior. When there’s four feet of snow […]