St. Dominic Hospital

CONTRIBUTORS How often do you invest in yourself—not by buying something you really want but by improving your habits, lifestyle and overall health? Health encompasses body, mind and spirit—all of which are shared with those around you. Your body enables you to do for others, your mind affects your mood and actions, and your spirit is something that can brighten or darken a room. STEPHANIE EDITOR When I have a particularly stressful day, I decompress by drawing a hot bubble bath and listening to whatever Pandora station I'm addicted to that week. Then I make a cup of herbal tea and wrap up in a blanket while either throwing myself into a good book or focusing on my personal writing. My cat curls up beside me, and in that moment all the stresses of the day melt away. MAGGIE EDITOR The best way for me to love myself is to accept myself for who I am, how I look and how I am made. I am thankful to be the way that our great God has made me. I am truly thankful that I am living and healthy. Taking care of the body that God gave me and striving to be the best that I can be makes me love myself and love who I am. JULIA MORGAN WRITER Winter 2015 Yes Ma'am is published by St. Dominic Hospital as a service to our community. Thank you for making us your partner in good health. s t d o m .c o m THIS EDITION OF YES MA'AM FOCUSES ON HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF SO YOU ARE HEALTHY ENOUGH TO LOVE OTHERS. ON THE COVER: Meagan Sanders, Healthy Heart Nurse Februar i Hear Mont. 4 6 10 what's inside LOOK SHOW YOU CARE | 4 LIVE WHAT ARE YOU GIVING YOURSELF THIS VALENTINE'S DAY? | 6 DON'T GIVE IN TO STRESS | 7 SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE | 8 LOCAL MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR | 10 HEART & SOUL DINER | 12 ASK BILL: HEARTFELT RELATIONSHIPS | 14 CALENDAR | 15 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? CONTACT THE EDITOR AT EDITOR@STDOM.COM.

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