Inspired Life Wellness Clinic, PLLC

Inspired Life Wellness Clinic, PLLC Inspired Life Wellness Clinic is a nurse-driven mental health and wellness clinic serving adults.

Inspired Life Wellness Clinic, PLLC is here to provide holistic care based on the standards and ethics of nursing. We promote mental and physical wellness through the utilization of evidence based practice. Our focus is on each client's individuality utilizing empathy, care, and understanding. We strive to see each client's concerns through their eyes so that we can nurture and assist them to an i

mproved well-being in a psycho-social-physical-spiritual manner. Through inspiration and encouragement we will assist our clients to realize their full potential. Owned and operated by Chris Aman, MBA, MSN, APRN, NP-c and Kristen Getzlaff, BSN, RN

I wonder if contentment has gotten a bad reputation.Somewhere along the way, we started treating it as though it meant s...
08/07/2026

I wonder if contentment has gotten a bad reputation.
Somewhere along the way, we started treating it as though it meant settling. As if being content meant giving up on our goals, lowering our expectations, or deciding we'd grown enough.
I've never thought those ideas belonged together.
The people I know who seem most content are often the same people who are still learning, trying new things, and looking forward to what's next. They haven't stopped growing. They just aren't waiting until they reach the next milestone before allowing themselves to enjoy where they are today.
There's a difference between being content and being complacent. I think we've confused the two.
I wrote more about that in today's blog because I suspect contentment may be one of the most misunderstood emotions we experience.
www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/has-contentment-gotten-a-bad-reputation
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
When you hear the word contentment, what comes to mind?
~Chris

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

I've always thought gratitude journals get a bad reputation.Some people love them. Others think they're just an exercise...
08/06/2026

I've always thought gratitude journals get a bad reputation.
Some people love them. Others think they're just an exercise in pretending life is better than it is.
I don't think that's what they're for.
The value of a gratitude journal isn't that it changes the facts of your day. It changes the completeness of the story.
A difficult day can still include a good conversation, a quiet cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, or a few minutes of peace. Those moments don't erase the hard ones, but they deserve to be remembered too.
I wrote more about that in today's blog, including why gratitude journals may have less to do with positive thinking and more to do with how our brains naturally pay attention.
If you have a few minutes today, I'd love for you to read it.
www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/why-gratitude-journals-actually-work
One question before you go...
If you looked back over yesterday, what else happened besides the hardest part?
~Chris
Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

This morning I found myself thinking about something we don't talk about very often.When mental health comes up, our min...
08/04/2026

This morning I found myself thinking about something we don't talk about very often.
When mental health comes up, our minds usually go straight to anxiety, depression, stress, or grief. Those are important conversations, and they should be. But they're only part of the picture.
I started wondering how often we experience moments of peace, contentment, or simple satisfaction without ever really noticing them.
Not the big moments.
I'm talking about finishing a project that's been hanging over your head for weeks. The first cup of coffee before the house wakes up. Sitting outside after supper when the day finally starts to cool off. Hearing your grandchild laugh. Climbing into bed at the end of an ordinary day and thinking, "Today was a pretty good day."
Those moments don't usually make it into family photo albums, but they're the moments that make up most of our lives.
Our brains are naturally wired to pay attention to problems. That's one reason we can remember every stressful conversation but have to stop and think before we remember what made us smile today.
This week I'd like to spend some time talking about that quieter side of mental health. Not because difficult emotions don't matter—they absolutely do—but because they aren't the only emotions we experience.
I wrote more about this in today's blog, including why these quiet moments matter and what they can teach us about emotional well-being. I'd love for you to read it if you have a few minutes.

www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/the-emotions-we-never-talk-about

And before you go...
What was one of those quiet moments for you this weekend?

~Chris

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. We've spent this ...
07/31/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

We've spent this week talking about time—how quickly it seems to pass, why ordinary moments often become our most treasured memories, and how easy it is to postpone the things that matter most.
As I was thinking about all of this, I realized something.
The memories we carry with us rarely begin as "special occasions." They usually start as ordinary days that didn't seem particularly important at the time. A conversation around the kitchen table. A drive down a gravel road. Saturday mornings with a grandparent. Coffee with a friend. A family tradition you didn't realize you were creating until years later.
Looking back, it's often those quiet moments that stay with us the longest.
So today, I'd love to hear one of yours.
What's one ordinary memory that has stayed with you throughout your life?
Not the biggest accomplishment or the most expensive vacation. Just a simple moment that still brings a smile to your face when you think about it.
I have a feeling your story might remind someone else to create a memory they didn't realize they were making.

Share your story in the comments. I can't wait to read them.

Read more here: www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/what-ordinary-moment-has-stayed-with-you

Chris

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. Have you ever not...
07/31/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.
Have you ever noticed how, as a child, summer seemed to last forever?
Now it feels like we blink and another year has gone by.
Most of us assume time is simply moving faster as we get older, but psychology suggests something a little different. Our brains remember novelty differently than routine. As life becomes more familiar, the weeks and months can begin to blend together, leaving us wondering where the time went.
Routine isn't the enemy. In fact, it's one of the healthiest ways our brains conserve energy and reduce stress. But it's also a reminder that we have to be intentional about noticing the ordinary moments that make up our lives. The conversation over coffee. The evening on the deck. The drive with no particular destination. The family dinner that seems unremarkable until one day you realize how much you miss it.
This week's Mental Health Matters explores why time feels different as we age and why paying attention to ordinary moments may be one of the best investments we can make in our mental well-being.
I'd love to hear from you.
What's one ordinary moment from your life that you'll never forget?

Read the full article here: www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/where-did-the-time-go

Chris

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. I've been thinkin...
07/30/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

I've been thinking about bucket lists this week.
It's interesting how quickly our minds go to the big things—the dream vacation, the cross-country road trip, the places we've always wanted to see.
Those are wonderful goals, but I wonder if we've accidentally overlooked the moments that often matter even more.
A long conversation over coffee. An evening around a bonfire. A spontaneous drive with no destination. Lunch with someone you've been meaning to catch up with. An afternoon spent laughing until your stomach hurts.
Those aren't the moments we usually write down, yet they're often the ones we remember years later.
Maybe living life isn't always about doing something extraordinary. Maybe it's about recognizing that the ordinary moments are extraordinary while we're still living them.
If you stopped waiting for the "perfect time," what would you do this week?
I'd love to hear your answer.

Read this week's Inspired Thoughts here: www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/maybe-your-bucket-list-needs-rewriting

Chris

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. Have you ever not...
07/28/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to say, "We'll do that someday"?
We'll get together when life slows down. We'll make the phone call next week. We'll take the day trip next month. We'll spend more time with the people we love...later.
Then something happens—a difficult diagnosis, the loss of someone we love, or unexpected news—and suddenly we're reminded that tomorrow was never guaranteed in the first place.
The truth is, most of us don't need a bigger bucket list. We need to stop waiting for the "perfect" time to enjoy the ordinary moments that often become our favorite memories.
Maybe this week is the week to have breakfast with your spouse on a Tuesday, invite friends over for supper, visit someone you've been thinking about, or make that phone call you've been putting off.
So I'll ask you the same question I asked myself:
What are you waiting for?
I'd love to hear your answer in the comments.
Read this week's Health Notes blog here:
www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/what-are-you-waiting-for

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. There are plenty ...
07/24/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

There are plenty of things in life we can't control.
The economy.
Unexpected bills.
The weather.
Other people's choices.

When life feels uncertain, it's easy to focus on everything that's outside our control. But even during difficult seasons, there are still choices that belong to us.

A morning walk. A quiet cup of coffee. Time in prayer. Calling a friend. Turning off the news for the evening. One small step that helps us move forward.

None of those choices erase life's challenges, but they can help us feel more grounded as we face them.

This week's Let's Talk About It explores why focusing on what we can influence may be one of the healthiest responses to life's uncertainties.

Read the full article on the Inspired Life Wellness Clinic blog.
https://www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/whats-one-thing-that-helps-you-feel-more-in-control

What's one small habit or routine that helps you feel more grounded when life feels uncertain?

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. Money worries don...
07/24/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

Money worries don't just affect your budget—they can affect your sleep, concentration, patience, relationships, and overall well-being.

When financial stress continues for weeks or months, it can quietly become part of everyday life. Many people find themselves feeling mentally exhausted, overwhelmed by simple decisions, or constantly thinking about what might happen next.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

This week's Mental Health Matters explores how financial stress affects both mental and physical health, why these reactions are common, and why struggling with money-related stress is not a personal failure.

Read the full article on the Inspired Life Wellness Clinic blog.
https://www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/financial-stress-affects-more-than-your-wallet

Has financial stress ever affected more than just your finances?

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc. Have you ever rea...
07/23/2026

Disclaimer: Image created with AI; article written and reviewed by Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NPc.

Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling completely exhausted, only to realize your mind never really stopped?

For many people, worry doesn't always feel dramatic. It isn't a panic attack or a crisis. Instead, it becomes the constant background noise of everyday life—planning, replaying conversations, anticipating problems, and trying to stay one step ahead.
Over time, that mental noise can become so familiar that we stop noticing the worry itself and only notice how tired, restless, or distracted we feel.

This week's Inspired Thoughts explores how persistent worry can quietly become part of our daily routine—and why simply recognizing the pattern may be the first step toward finding a little more peace.

Read the full article on the Inspired Life Wellness Clinic blog.
https://www.inspired-lifewellness.com/journal/when-worry-becomes-background-noise

When your mind finally gets a quiet moment, where does it naturally go?

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