Healthy RGV Issue 113

PUBLISHER
Mauricio Portillo
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Claudia Portillo
"Being
healthy and
fit is no longer
a fad or a trend
it's a Lifestyle."
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Arnaldo Del Valle
COPY EDITOR
Lora Incardona
ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR
Andres Portillo
WEBSITE DIRECTOR
Maria Alejandra Wehdeking
ART AND DESIGN
Carolina Pedraza
PHOTOGRAPHY
Cesar Tobon
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
Maria Alejandra Wehdeking
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Marcelo Boek, MD
Guillermo Lazo, MD
Shannon Day
Meg Meeker
Claudia Portillo
Cassandra Claude
Eilleen Smith
Vanessa Jackson
Sarah Wester
Julianna Lowe
Andres Portillo
Harold Levi
Alan Freeman
Sharon Lowell
Claudia Portillo
Editor in Chief
Spring has sprung. Visions of pastel colors, warmer temps, and blooming flowers fill our heads this time of year, and
with good reason. Spring is a time of renewal. Time to clear the clutter, stow away our heavy winter gear, ramp up
our workout routines in preparation for beach weather, and rejoice in sunnier days, but while we’re in the mood to
start fresh, consider decluttering our minds.
This month for me, as a busy editor, working mom, and adoring wife, every nook and cranny of my brain is scrawled
with lists of things that must get done. I’m in a constant state of I have so much to do and not enough time in my
day. I tell myself time and time again, that next month or next year will be different, but that time never comes. This
Spring, I’ve decided to move myself from the backburner and make my mental health a priority, so taking a cue from
the annual Spring purge, I am pausing for some much-needed self-care, and I hope you’ll join me on this wellness
hiatus from a constant state of controlled chaos.
On this journey this month we will get rid of the ‘toxic waste’ in our lives. It’s time to say goodbye to the
relationships that bring us down. Cut off anyone or anything that doesn’t bring you joy and doesn’t add any value to
your life. We don’t need them. If it doesn’t fill our soul with good vibes, it’s time for a change.
When clearing out the physical clutter, you’re essentially getting a two-for-one deal. The act of cleaning out your
closet or clearing off your desk also removes feelings of stress and anxiety for your life. It gives you and your spaces
a fresh start. A do-over, if you will. Take a few minutes or dedicate a weekend if you have time to tackle the junk
drawers, the closets, or the attic. You’d be surprised what a difference it could make.
Let go of your emotional attachments to your stuff. Do you really need the tattered photograph of the man who
broke your heart twenty years ago? Probably not. The feather you found at the petting zoo when you were five
probably isn’t worth a dime. Let it go.
I know it’s difficult to even begin thinking about taking time just for you, but trust me, it will do all of us a world of
good. As we bask in the warmer temps and fill in our already busy schedules with new appointments and priorities,
don’t forget to pencil in self-care. Mindfulness isn’t something you want to skimp on. It’s a way of showing yourself
you deserve a break. You’ve earned it. Now, go out and get it and let’s finally celebrate the art of enjoying every
blessed moment we’re given.
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