Nauvoo Wellness

09/05/2026

Before you rush into the next season,
take a moment to notice where you are. 🦋

The butterflies aren’t worried about what comes next.
They’re simply here—
moving from flower to flower,
taking in what this season has to offer.

Maybe we could take a little reminder from them.

Be here. Notice the beauty.
Let this season be enough for today. 🌿

09/04/2026

One thing I’m not afraid to do is Pivot.

Sometimes things just don’t work—and that’s okay. Trying something new, making an adjustment, or changing direction may be exactly what we need.

It can be frustrating, especially when we’re constantly being bombarded with the next best thing in wellness. It can start to feel like we’re always supposed to be starting over.

But you’re not starting over.

Every attempt has taught you something about yourself, your body, and what does—or doesn’t—work for you.

So take what you’ve learned, make the adjustment, and begin again from where you are.

This time, you’re starting with experience. 🌿

09/01/2026

Do you ever feel overloaded by everything that needs to be done—all the tabs that are open in your mind?

Sometimes it feels like there’s no way to do it all. And maybe you don’t have to—not all at once.

Pause. Take one slow, easy breath. You have time.

You do not have to change everything today. Choose one small thing that supports you. Just one.

Then, when it’s done, take a moment to celebrate that small act of self-kindness. Those little choices matter. 💚

What is one supportive thing you can do for yourself today?

08/26/2026

What does wellness mean to you?

Linger on that question for a few moments.

Is it a physical feeling? A state of mind? A dress size?

I feel like there are so many different versions of wellness floating around out there. Does that mean some are wrong? Is one really superior to another if it feels right to the person experiencing it?

I believe that every Body is different. And we’re often in different stages of life, which means someone else’s picture of wellness may not look anything like ours.

Something that worked for me when I was 20 may not work for me 25 years later. And what works for me today may change again with the seasons of life.

Maybe wellness isn’t about fitting into someone else’s definition at all. Maybe it’s about learning to listen to your own body, mind, and needs—and giving yourself permission to adjust along the way.

So I’ll leave you with the question…

What does wellness mean to you?

Leave your thoughts in the comments, or simply sit with your own answer for a while. 💚

Thanks for being here.

08/24/2026

Have you ever made it a couple of weeks into a new healthy habit and thought, Why isn’t this getting easier yet?

For years, we’ve heard that it only takes a couple of weeks to form a new habit. But lasting change often takes much longer.

Dr. Caroline Leaf, drawing on decades of her work and research, teaches a 63-day process for helping new thought patterns become established.

So if you make it to Day 14 and you’re still struggling, don’t give up.

Don’t be discouraged if you miss a day—or even need to take a few days off. Get back up on that horse and keep going.

Keep your eye on why you started in the first place.

Creating healthier habits isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about continuing to come back to the things that support the life you want to create.

Day by day. Choice by choice. 🌿

You’re doing a great job. 🤍

08/21/2026

I love when I catch the pelicans enjoying the air above Nauvoo. 🤍

There’s something so playful about watching them catch the wind—circling, soaring, drifting, and simply letting the air carry them.

Maybe there’s a little reminder in that for us, too.
Not everything has to be so serious. Sometimes we can simply enjoy the moment and see where the wind takes us. 🌿

08/16/2026

Take time to slow down. 🤍

Not every moment gives us that opportunity—but slowing down doesn’t always have to happen by accident. Sometimes we have to intentionally make space for it.

A quiet walk. A few deep breaths. Sitting outside without your phone. Watching the clouds move across the sky.

Rest doesn’t have to be earned. Sometimes slowing down is exactly what your mind, body, and soul need. 🌿

What’s one way you can create a little more space to slow down this week?

08/06/2026

Have you tried the viral Boursin pasta yet? It’s super simple and great for those grape and cherry tomato plants that are over-producing in your garden.

As always I make changes to the original recipes - like adding some onions from a local farmer. These ones I picked up in the McQuay Family Farmstand on River Road.

I just popped this in the oven, the pasta water is almost up to a boil and I can’t wait for dinner!

The recipe link I used is in the comments ⬇️

❤️ Erin

07/12/2026

Thought I’d share a peaceful moment in Nauvoo with you 💚🤍💙

07/03/2026

Have you started using a foam roller yet?
I've used mine as a recommendation given years ago from Nauvoo Health & Chiropractic. I use it at least once a day and it has done wonders for my back, shoulders and my hips.
I even have a smaller one that I pack in my luggage whenever I go on a trip!

💙Erin

Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller for Exercise and Recovery - 24-inch, Blue Speckled