Blog posts

Blog writings from 2020-2021, and back at it in 2025.

(Hi again! Please mind the gap)

Reopening, reconnecting, restarting
Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN

Reopening, reconnecting, restarting

Life is starting to happen again, but the pandemic isn’t quite over yet. Cautious optimism means we can see friends again safely, but who are we now? How do we reintegrate, move on from the trauma of the last year, and nurture our friendships again?

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Core strengthening – Yes! Dieting – Nope.
Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN

Core strengthening – Yes! Dieting – Nope.

Strengthening core muscles isn’t just about “6-pack abs.” A strong core protects the spine from injury, and I learned the hard way that all my years of dieting did nothing to protect my spine and strengthen my core. New fitness goals: Strength and flexibility for longevity.

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Grief, letting go, making room for joy
Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN Siobhan Stofka BSN RN OCN

Grief, letting go, making room for joy

Going through our belongings can bring up grief, but letting go of items that don’t provide us with pleasure and joy can be liberating!

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