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This hardy perennial thrives in lawns, meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas, spreading by underground runners to form persistent patches. Its feathery, fern-like leaves are so finely divided they look almost lacy, and flat-topped clusters of tiny white or pink flowers bloom from late spring through fall. The entire plant has a distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter scent when crushed. Most people mow right over it or pull it as an unwanted lawn invader, yet this ancient healing herb has been carried into battle by soldiers for thousands of years, earning it the nickname "soldier's woundwort" for its legendary ability to stop bleeding. ✨ **Traditional Uses:** • Fresh leaves have been crushed and applied directly to cuts, scrapes, and wounds to stop bleeding and promote rapid healing. • Folk healers have brewed it into teas to break fevers by promoting sweating at the first sign of colds and flu. • Traditionally used as a bitter digestive tonic to stimulate appetite and ease stomach complaints. • Applied as a wash or compress for minor burns, rashes, and inflammatory skin conditions. ✨ **DIY Folk Remedy Recipe:** First Aid Poultice Gather fresh leaves and flowers. Chew or crush thoroughly to release the juices (clean hands or mortar and pestle work too). Apply the mashed plant material directly to minor cuts or scrapes. Hold in place for several minutes until bleeding slows. This simple field remedy has been trusted by warriors and herbalists for millennia. 👇 **Drop your guess in the comments, who knows this "weed"?**

Congratulations to our December 30-day Leaderboard Contest winners! Your commitment to fostering meaningful discussions and building our community has been truly remarkable. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦: @Tracy Penley @Lisa Turley @Diane Lopez (𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗠 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀!) This month's prize is the Huppy Dental Bundle! Well Done, you earned it! 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 These members have demonstrated: - Consistent engagement - Thoughtful contributions - Helpful responses - Community support - Quality conversations 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 Your dedication has: - Sparked valuable discussions - Inspired other members - Created lasting connections - Enhanced community knowledge - Set a high standard for engagement 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 To our winners: Your dedication to keeping conversations flowing and maintaining active discussions has not gone unnoticed. You've helped create a vibrant, engaging space where everyone feels welcome to participate. Thank you for being such valuable members of our community! 🌟

Before we dig into this week’s powerful Mental Wellness Monday lesson from Dr. Pam, two important reminders: 1. 🌿 Dr. Pam’s Skool community, Shrink Rap, is still FREE — for now. This is where these teachings go deeper through discussion, reflection, support, and real-life application. If Mental Wellness Mondays speak to you, this group was created for you. 👉 Join Dr. Pam’s FREE group here while you still can: https://www.skool.com/shrinkrap/about(Those who join now will be grandfathered in when it becomes paid.) 2.📅 Next LIVE “Ask A Shrink” Event🗓 January 28⏰ 6:00 PM EST There is no pre0registration for this event, just show up at the time of the meeting and click this link (https://www.skool.com/live/5JWc8rlMHXn) *More details coming soon Now… here’s this week’s lesson from Dr. @Pam Hernandez kaufman It’s the first Mental Wellness Monday of the year and let’s Cast a Vision!Forget about New Year’s Resolutions because research says most of them are never kept. In fact, they are often written down on January 1 or close to and set aside or misplaced by February. What about thinking differently about resolutions…what if you call it a goal and define it as a “dream with a deadline”? As casting your vision for your life in 2026? Sound better? Think ACTION GOAL! Phrase it like this:“My goal is to _____ by x date. Obstacles that might get in the way of me reaching my goal are _______. I can take these action steps to help get past these obstacles: _______________.” Start by thinking S-M-A-R-T. Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Sensitive. Then categorize by work, finance, family, personal, health, education… whatever is important to you! Here are 7 hopefully helpful hacks to get you to the “goal line”! 1. Visualize yourself doing and being what it is you want. 2. Focus on the behavioral changes needed to make that happen. 3. Train your brain to execute your vision. Remember to use positive self-talk because negative self-talk sabotages success. Positive reframes need repetition. Record or write down personal affirmations and repeat them often. As a person thinks, so is he/she. 4. Be realistic. Know yourself—Where are you in the stages of change? Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action? Maybe you’re not ready for that particular goal quite yet. 5. Pictures help us remember 65% more effectively. Left brain is logical, right brain is creative/imaginative. Integrating the two is the most effective. The brain releases serotonin and oxytocin when we dream and draw. To remain motivated, look at your visual regularly. What about a vision board? Make a visual representation of goals and dreams with pictures, images, words. Think of words and phrases that have meaning to you and that empower, motivate, encourage, stimulate. 6. Watch for obstacles—practice self-compassion when set-backs come. Avoid discouragement and resignation when you meet an obstacle. Recognize progress and keep moving forward. And…go as far as you can see and when there, you’ll be able to see farther. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” 7. Accountability is key—it might be helpful to have an accountability partner.

Contest Period: January 2nd - January 31st. Prize: Walton Wood Week From Hell Sugar Scrub & Lip Balm bundle will be awarded to the top 3 leaderboard winners. (Those winners are then ineligible to win 30-day leaderboard contests for 90 days). 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Open to all members. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲: - Post quality content - Engage with meaningful comments - Earn points through likes - Track your progress on the leaderboard 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀: - All eligible members have an equal chance - Current leaderboard position doesn't affect your winning potential - 30-day rolling contest - fresh start for all - Points accumulate through engagement 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 📍 Available in the classroom section: #January 1/2 - 1/31 Sugar Scrub/Lip Balm Bundle 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: You earn 1 point each time someone likes your posts or comments. To maximize your points, focus on creating interesting and engaging content that encourages community interaction and receives more likes. Learn more about points here: #5. LEVELING UP 🙌🏼 - WIN PRIZES 🥳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 = 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 = 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! 🍀