#101

The thing about elephants: They’re not very good at hiding.  If you see an elephant in the room, it’s possible that other people do too.  The best way to get it to leave is to simply mention that it’s there. ~ Seth Godin

 Physical Health
 
 Eat Well
 
 Carbs are not your enemy. Use them to your advantage.
 https://www.cleanplates.com/eat/tips-eat/3-essential-things-carbs-keto/
 
 Be Active
 
 Secrets (shhh!) to better fitness.
 https://www.verywellfit.com/ways-to-get-a-leaner-tighter-body-3495481

 Let's move!
 
 This workout is an ABAB workout but with 2 minute blocks.  Sounds more complicated than it really is... just start your music and get it done!
 http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8640864-2-minute-block
 
 Spiritual Health
 
 Meditating is great... if it works for you.  Beating yourself up because it doesn’t completely defeats the purpose.
 https://www.thecut.com/2020/01/giving-up-meditating.html
 
 Mental & Emotional Health

 ARGHHHHHHH!  Okay, maybe having a yelling fit is not the best solution to feeling S T R E S S E D O U T!!  How about some legos?
 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/01/16/legos-toys-for-stressed-adults/
 
 And one more because who doesn't love a Emotional well-being lesson from a lovable dog?
 https://www.mindful.org/what-ive-learned-from-my-dog-during-a-pandemic/
 
 Social Health
 
 Especially in times of stress, being there for your friend might be complicated. Things you say and go can make a positive difference.
 https://www.self.com/story/what-to-say-friend-with-anxiety
 
 Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
 
 Happy Monday! I feel like I have been posting a lot of animal links on Mondays. At any rate, this one just made me smile.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xufYmNy9mc
 
 This link is for you parents out there who need a break from reading books to your child, but still want them to enjoy some Dr Seuss.
 https://www.upworthy.com/dr-seuss-dr-dre-epic-rap-mashup
 
 New recipe: Lots of veggies? Check. Noodles? Check. Yummy sauce? Check. Pantry staples? Yep, it's all here.
 https://www.heprecipe.com/post/sesame-veggie-noodles
 
 New post: I know I say this often but do remember with all that you are doing to add 'self care' to the list.  It can take as little as 60 seconds.
 https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2020/05/21/60-seconds
 
 
 Be your best, friends
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