Wellness That Works
Welcome to the blog, a curated collection of practical strategies, mindset shifts, and wellness tools designed to help you feel better, live with intention, and lead your health like you lead your life. Whether you’re managing burnout, building new habits, or navigating chronic illness, these articles offer clarity, support, and next steps you can actually use.
Micro-Habit Monday
Your daily evening getaway 💫
Most nights, we rush through our bedtime routines while washing up, applying lotion, and hopping straight into bed. But what if you turned that moment into a mini vacation?
Tonight, instead of slathering on lotion while half-thinking about tomorrow’s to-do list, take a pause. Slow down. Breathe.
💆🏻♀️ Turn lotion into luxury: Massage it into your skin with intention, as if you’re at a spa. Notice the texture, the scent, and how it feels to care for yourself.
🌺 Create an experience: Play soft music, dim the lights, or even light a candle. For 10 minutes, let this be your escape from the busyness of the day.
✨ The benefit: By savoring the moment, you’re not only nourishing your skin, you’re signaling to your mind and body that it’s time to unwind, rest, and restore.
Your Micro Habit this week: Choose one nightly self-care action (lotion, brushing your hair, stretching, journaling) and treat it like a 10-minute getaway.
Because sometimes, the best vacations don’t require a suitcase. 🌙
6abc Healthy Hacks for Back-to-School Segment
Check out my segment that was on 6abc with Nydia Han on August 20, 2025.
Turkey Meatball Recipe
Turkey Meatballs
Makes 20-24
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey
2 eggs
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. gluten free breadcrumbs (or regular if you are not gluten free)
1 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
1.Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Roll into 2-inch balls, and evenly place on a non-stick baking pan.
- Bake on 350F for 30 minutes.
Note: You can freeze them for up to 1 month.
Cooking tools needed:
● 1 large bowl
● Measuring spoons
● Measuring cups
● 2 non-stick baking pans
Micro-Habit Monday
Today’s Micro-Habit Monday tip is going to be super simple—SKIP THE SNOOZE BUTTON!
Whatever it takes to get your fit on the floor as soon as your alarm goes off, do it. Put your phone across the room, set an annoying alarm sound, reward your obedience to your alarm with a small treat—do whatever it takes to not snooze!
Why? Hitting the snooze button often makes it more difficult to wake up, and if you fall back into another REM cycle, you may risk waking up even more tired than when your initial alarm sounded.
Hit the ground running this week by waking up at your designated time, and your mind and body with thank you.
Micro-Habit Monday
Here’s your small-but-mighty habit to kick off the week feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control:
Tip: Close the Kitchen After Dinner
Summer nights can lead to late-night snacks and second (or third) rounds — especially after the kids go to bed or the house finally gets quiet.
This week, try setting a time (like 7:30 or 8 PM) and mentally “close the kitchen.” Clean everything up, turn off the lights, and try not to mindlessly hang out around the kitchen counter.
Why it helps:
— Gives your digestion a break
— Supports better sleep
— Helps curb mindless snacking
— Reinforces natural hunger cues for the next day
Bonus Tip: Try brushing your teeth right after dinner — it’s a subtle signal to your brain that eating time is over.
One tiny boundary. Big ripple effect!
PHL17 Morning News
I was featured on PHL17 Morning News in June where I shared some of my favorite easy, protein-packed breakfast ideas that are perfect for busy mornings and help you fuel your day the healthy way. If you ever feel rushed in the morning or skip breakfast altogether, this segment is for you.
Watch it here:
https://phl17.com/phl17-news/want-a-healthy-breakfast-on-the-go-weve-got-suggestions-for-you-to-be-your-best-whole-self
You’ll see how a little planning and the right ingredients can make breakfast quick, satisfying, and actually energizing (without the sugar crash later).