Healthy Residents, Healthy Community
From Stigma Free Fishers, which brings awareness to mental health issues through new community-focused actions, to over 132 miles of paved and nature trails and 24 parks where you can enjoy #ecotherapy, the health and wellness of our residents is at the forefront of everything we do.
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5 Tips & Tricks for Working at Home
Now that so many of us have been at it working from home for so long now, we probably think we have it all down. But I’m here to tell you that I’ve been doing the work from home thing since March, and I feel like a mess most days. I’m very fortunate to be able to do...
Winter Running Trails & Tips
While we look forward to when we can safely return to our weekly group run/walks #AroundFishers, we asked our members to share some of their best winter running tips and favorite routes to get you moving, even in the colder weather.Winter Running Tips “If you feel a...
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Mental Health Monday: Self Care Tips for Parents
This week is the official start to the New Year. It’s the start of the new semester for kids, Christmas decorations are put away, new calendars are opened, and new schedules are starting. I love this time of year; it's the time for looking forward to all that will...
Mental Health Monday: Beat the Winter Blues
Winter blues. No, I am not talking about the genre made famous by artist like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, or Robert Johnson, whose music makes you want to get up and dance. When the clouds start to coat the skies, the sun decides to hide, and the temperature drops, your...
Mental Health Tips for Winter
It’s that time of the year again: our neighborhoods are decked out in lights, those songs that cause waves of sweet nostalgia are on the radio, every home is full of the smell of freshly baked cookies, and thousands of people in our community feel pressured to hide...
Top 5 Benefits of Participating in Self, Family, and Community Gratitude Activities
During this season, Hamilton East Public Library is celebrating the Season of Gratitude, an initiative focused on gratitude activities for all ages from November 15 through January 15. Gratitude is defined as a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. A selection...
Stress Awareness Day: Tips for Managing Stress
You know that feeling that creeps up, sometimes unexpectedly, and then leaves you in a tailspin? It is stress, and we experience different levels of it throughout the day, week or month. But not all stress is bad. You read that correctly. In fact, it is usually...
Best Fall Running Trails
With the changing leaves and the crisp air, fall is one of the best times to run outdoors. Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, here are Fishers Running Club’s 5 favorite running trails this fall #AroundFishers. You can find these trails and more on...
Youth Athletes, Remember These 7 Things
As parents, we try to put our child’s best interests first. Often, we are right, but occasionally it’s not the homerun idea we originally thought. This especially rings true in the world of youth sports. What should we encourage our kids to play, how long should they...