Nick Jonas’ Favorite Self-Care Strategies Can Help You Too

Let me begin with a question, what are your favorite self-care strategies?

I'm sure you and I are much alike in the fact that we find time to take care of the demands of our professions. We find time for our significant others, our friends, our church, etc. But, here is the difficult question. What do we do to take care of ourselves?

In a recent interview, singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas of the Jonas brothers fame, said that his favorite self-care strategy is simply getting a good night's rest. Jonas said that his life changed when he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Jonas said, "I saw a direct correlation in my numbers just being better overall when I was able to push myself to get to bed just a touch earlier than I used to. I was always a bit of a night owl. I used to overextend myself in a lot of ways whether it was socially or just working. I think as you get older, it's a no-brainer but it's just true."

Jonas also added that there are several other things he lives by. They include being physically active and eating well.

Many of us have never thought about self care strategies. We get up every day, go to our jobs, do what we do and then go home.

In 2021, the website Betterup.com did a blog on "50+ Self Care Practices To Take Better Care Of Yourself." Click here for the blog.

Now, if you are like Nick Jonas and also have been diagnosed with Diabetes, the National Institute of Health Library of Medicine designed a list of self strategies for diabetics. Click here for this helpful information.

Now, for many of us when we hear the words "physically active," our stress level goes up. Let me simplify things with the help of the American Red Cross article "No Time for Exercise? Here Are Seven Easy Ways to Move More." Click here.

When the weather gets nice, it's time to start thinking about easy campfire treats.

Did somebody say s'mores? Camping season is upon us! It's time to start rounding up your bug spray, tents, flashlights and ghost stories to tell around the fire. Typically, campers start planning trips as soon as there is even a hint of warm weather and adventure kicks off around late spring, usually in May.

According to outdoorawaits.com there are several factors that define when we hit the grand wildness for camping adventures:

While the call of the wild remains constant, the inception of the camping season adapts to these factors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Now, you really don't have to get all fancy with your easy campfire treats to have a good time. Yard camping is a favorite option for families especially those with small children. Pitch a tent in the yard, start a bonfire, and embrace the controlled wild.

Campfire cooking is a highlight of the whole camping experience since it's special event-type cuisine that you only get to enjoy under these circumstances, like Thanksgiving dinner or your cousin's bar mitzvah. We all know roasting hot dogs, marshmallows and making s'mores are camp cooking staples but I think it's time to get a little extra creative this summer.

I've gathered some of the most mouthwatering recipes for easy campfire treats to try on your next wilderness adventure, let me know which one's your favorite!

OMG, this is the one for me! Take your standard crispy rice treat and roast that bad boy over the fire for the roasted marshmallow experience of your dreams.  If you are feeling extra adventurous, add a piece of dark chocolate to the top of the roasted treat for an out of this world s'mores experience.

If s'mores don't light your fire (see what I did there?) check out these campfire churros.  With simple ingredients like canned crescent roll dough, melted butter and cinnamon sugar combine over your campfire into a doughy delight.

Honestly, is there anything that can't be improved by adding a little Fluff and fire? This is for those folks that don't like chocolate.

An all in one treat that is a crowd pleaser for sure, the campfire cone! Young kids especially get excited by this recipe, which calls for all fun things.  Start with a waffle cone and fill with your favorite yummies like m&ms, mini reeses or whatever floats your taste buds and mini marshmallows, wrap in foil and cook over the fire until nice and melty.

There's fruit so it has to be kind of healthy, right? The S'more banana boat is the cousin to the ice cream banana split and just as tasty!

Remember when I said that everything is improved by a lil' marshmallow Fluff? I steadfastly stand by that statement as I introduce the Campfire Oreo.  This one is espcially for those cookies and cream lovers out there.

Ok, don't judge me here, but I'm throwing in my vote to have this a camping breakfast option.  Simple ingredients and prep make for a delightful dish that will make even the youngest camp cook proud.   The cooking time is about 30 minutes in the coals of the fire (not in the blazing flames)

For you lovers of all things pumpkin spice, this one hits the mark.   A decidedly autumn bonfire treat, the standard smore is elevated with the addition of pumpkin puree and maple goodness.

Simplicity at its best! The humble hostess twinkie gets a makeover by the fire, resulting in a genius camping hack, catered to folks who aren't marshmallow fans.

Ok, I have tiktok to thank for this idea because never in a million years would I have thought to stick a Starburst candy in the fire and then eat.  It's important to let it cool some before consuming, because you don't want hot lava candy burning your mouth.