How to Smash Your Goals

Getting rid of to do lists and instead setting 2-3 SMART weekly goals for myself has always been a very helpful way for me to stay on task, reduce overwhelm, and get things done. The science supports this. Goal setting helps to create an awareness and recognition of where we are, where we want to be, and what tools we already have to get ourselves there. I somehow fell out of the habit, so I thought it was time for a self-refresher. I just got distracted again and never posted it…so here we go.

Health & WellnessKristina RisolaJuly 29, 2019Mental Health, mindsetComment

79 Self Care Ideas

Self-care is any activity that we do with the purpose of taking care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Things and activities that recharge and fulfill us. Some of these ideas may seem simple, but that is all it takes. A few simple intentional activities add up quickly to improve physical and mental health.

Health & WellnessKristina RisolaJuly 26, 2019self care, health education, Mental HealthComment

Let's Get High: How the Psychoactive Experience of Cannabis Can Be Medicinal

Whether it be pain and symptoms or missing out on events, some days with chronic illness just plain sucks. As a community wee talk a lot about the medicinal benefits of cannabis, but we tend to focus on all the physical aspects. What we don’t talk about is how the euphoria - or high - can be a big part of the healing process. For me, it’s a regular part of my self-care routine, that I quite look forward to.

Medical Cannabis, Health & WellnessKristina RisolaJuly 24, 2019Mental HealthComment

What is Cannabis Coaching?

Health & wellness coaching uses evidence-based practices and strategies to help people make health changes that stick. Cannabis coaches empower patients to build confidence and become active participants in their cannabis care so they can meet their health and wellness goals. They teach clients how to integrate cannabis as a tool for larger health and wellness, and not just as a bandaid to cover symptoms.

Medical Cannabis, Health & WellnessKristina RisolaJuly 17, 2019coaching, health education, cannabis coachingComment

Two Sides of Cannabis - A Patient Experience Guest Post

Cannabis is an amazing medicine with potential healing properties that are still far beyond our understanding. While we do know it is a safe substance, every person and situation is unique. Over the course of the last 2 plus years I’ve been witness to some miraculous health improvements, but I’ve also seen some cannabis inspired set-backs . As a cannabis community we don’t always like to discuss these - it’s taken us a long time to get to level of acceptance we have now and no one wants to jeopardize that further. But in reality, it does us a much larger disservice, to ignore situations like our guest writer, Sally, shares in this post.

Medical Cannabis, Health & WellnessKristina RisolaJuly 15, 2019guest postComment

Smokable Cannabis 101: How to Roll a Joint

Rolling joints is half art, half skill, and a lot of patience. While learning how to roll can be a frustrating process, once you get it down, it’s a handy tool to have in your toolbox. It can also be relaxing and fun. One of my favorite things to do after a long day is sit down and roll up medicine for the upcoming days. Many patients turn it into an art hobby- creating all sorts of different types of rolls and designs.

Medical CannabisKristina RisolaJuly 10, 2019Smokable Cannabis 101Comment