#82

Perhaps to be alive is to be in a constant state of growth.

 Physical Health
 
 Eat Well
 
 Worried about your skin?  Well, sugar is not a good choice.  
 https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/study-finds-a-high-sugar-diet-leads-to-more-acne-than-tobacco-use
 
 Be Active
 
 Working harder isn't necessarily the best answer.  Perhaps the best answer is to change things up and do different things each day.
 https://www.outsideonline.com/2401498/interval-workouts-study
 
 And, in that same light, here's another article underlining the same concept; if you do the same thing every day, your body will adapt the the 'stress.'  Change it up.
 https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/progressive-overload-strategies-see-workout-results-faster
 
 Let's move!
 
 Sometimes you want to get your heart rate up without having to do a 'workout' (especially no squats!).  Don't worry, there are options for these days, too!
 https://www.shape.com/weight-loss/tips-plans/30-ways-burn-100-calories-without-even-trying
 
 Spiritual Health
 
 What to reset and relax?  Actually recover?  Take a day off.  And no, I don't mean from exercising.  Taking a day off from work (and electronics!) can be the reboot your brain needs.
 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/02/smarter-living/what-to-do-with-a-day-off.html
 
 Mental & Emotional Health
 
 Your anxiety and stress can wreak havoc on so many parts of your life ... did you know that besides trying stress-reduction measures like reducing your load, time management skills, etc, what you eat can also help?
 https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/foods-and-nutrients-to-eat-for-anxiety
 
 Social Health
 
 I am very happy to report that people ARE actually willing to help strangers. 
 https://beta.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/09/06/high-level-help-was-surprising-new-study-says-strangers-step-help-percent-time/
 
 
 Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
 
 Happy Monday! Some of you may be headed back to school already; others back to 'real life' from vacation. Hopefully, this is not an example your day:
 https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Fr6qXADyN/
 
 New post: a Coconut rice with greens that is a great pop of color on your plate, can use pretty much any grain you like, and is perfect for lunches.
 https://www.heprecipe.com/post/coconut-rice-with-greens
 
 I love this so much!  Imagine letting kids develop their love of foods on this level?  I truly believe the food choices would be well balanced and not just apple slices and carrot sticks.  Kids, investing in their own sound nutrition.  
 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/03/well/eat/School-cafeteria-lunch-children-health-foodcorps-sweetgreen.html
 
 New post: Favorite book #2.  Two creatures, a shared love of art.  Friendships can be based on a lot of things.
 https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2020/01/10/Favorite-Books-The-Lion-and-the-Little-Red-Bird
 
 
 Be your best, friends
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