Be your best Wellness Newsletter #268

"Sometimes, you have to look around at the life you've made and sort of nod at it, like someone moving their head up and down to a tune they like." Ada Limón

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Wellness News Around the 'Net

Physical Health

Eat Well

Are you snacking when you should perhaps be reaching for a glass of water instead?
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/hunger-vs-thirst-are-you-eating-when-you-should-be-drinking/

Be Active

I am 100% a morning workout person, but I know that doesn't appeal to everyone. Here is a list of more reasons why you too might consider setting your alarm just a wee bit earlier and joining me for a morning sweat sesh.
https://www.valetmag.com/health-fitness/fitness/2018/morning-workout-benefits-100318.php

Let's move!

This timer will have you moving through pairs of moves, 45 seconds on, 15 seconds off. You can do this! Start your music!
https://www.intervaltimer.com/shared/d99Yj1fDECDmrV6rd8Z5-45-On-15-Off-aBAB

Spiritual Health

You are feeeeellliiiing verrrryyy caaaalllmmm. Verrrrrryyyy caaaallllmm. Ok, not hypnosis, but there are specific things people who are calm tend to do. Follow their lead!
https://iamalexmathers.medium.com/12-habits-of-the-calmest-people-i-know-fea1cb8a1b4f

Mental & Emotional Health

Are you an over-thinker? Unfortunately, this habit can lead to insomnia, extra stress and anxiety. Let’s take a look at how to spend less time worrying.
https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-stop-overthinking-with-help-from-metacognitive-strategies?

Social Health

Advice for feeling less lonely, for being comfortable with being alone as you get older (and, really, at most adult ages).
https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-feel-less-lonely-as-work-and-family-quieten-down-later-in-life

Be your best, friends