Author Archives: health

Overcoming Overeating: A former food addict’s road to recovery and self care

For award-winning journalist Mara Schiavocampo, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with confronting the truth and writing a single list. (photos courtesy of Mara Schiavocampo.) It’s often said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. For me, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with a single list. I remember… Read More »

Wedding Week Self-care Checklist

Getting married soon? Congrats! Check out this wedding week self-care checklist to take care of yourself, feel your best, and be present. I’m timestamping this article because as I write at this moment I’m weeks out until our wedding! I’ve learned some interesting things along this journey of planning a wedding and welcoming with an… Read More »

GGS Spotlight: Marika Hart

Name: Marika HartAge: 42Location: Perth, Australia What does it mean to you to be part of the GGS Community? I love the GGS community! Part of my role with GGS is spending time hanging out in the Facebook groups with people from all around the globe. I get to “meet” so many amazing people who… Read More »

Seven reasons to be cheerful on 'Blue Monday'

Stock Six reasons to be cheerful on ‘Blue Monday’ Independent.ie Tomorrow is so-called “Blue Monday” – apparently the most depressing day of the year. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/six-reasons-to-be-cheerful-on-blue-monday-37729506.html https://www.independent.ie/sponsored/article36631539.ece/d0e63/AUTOCROP/h342/GettyImages-487251529.jpg Email Tomorrow is so-called “Blue Monday” – apparently the most depressing day of the year. But before you start sobbing into your cornflakes, listen up: Blue Monday isn’t real.… Read More »