Susie Csorsz Brown
Nov 10, 20232 min
The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away." ~ David Viscott
The three stages of life: Discover, Develop, Gift. A simple formula for a life well-lived.
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Here's the thing about self care: it IS actually important, but no one is going to be able to tell you what you need, and it probably isn't going to be very costly. What you need is something you have to determine for yourself. And while a gong bubble bath might relax you, it is not a sustainable action you can do to maintain your well being. Self care isn't about expensive candles and copious amounts of alcohol or other habits that might make you feel better for the moment; it's about ensuring you tend to your own needs, build your wellness and then you can be your best self for the rest of life's demands.
Happy Monday! Recently, I posted about the self care concept and how it is becoming commercialized. Same goes for being happy. Being happy is not just about laughing all of the time. Experiencing a full spectrum of emotions is important, too.
https://bigthink.com/the-well/how-to-be-happy-415573/
New recipe: It's Tuesday. Do you know what you need? Coconut Pecan frosting so you can make assemble-your-own German Chocolate Cake.
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/coconut-pecan-frosting
New post: Some days are going to be total crap. It's ok to acknowledge that AND it's ok to look forward to the sunny day(s) to follow.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/sunny-days
Wellness News Around the 'Net
Physical Health
Eat Well
Food expires. But the best-by dates printed on the package don’t always actually indicate that expiration.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jDg8DQl7ZeQ
Be Active
HIIT really is all that. And what is HIIT for me is different than what works for you, so it is highly individual, too. Try it?
https://www.wellandgood.com/high-intensity-interval-training-jordan-metzl
Let's move!
Tabata pairs 2.5. Pairs of moves you’ll repeat 4 times. You’ll keep moving, hitting a full body workout. Start your music.
https://www.intervaltimer.com/shared/cyCfpHd6aznTFJiU34O9-Tabata-Pairs-2.5
Spiritual Health
Anxiety can be like a little pebble in your shoe: not unbearable, but THERE as a reminder, every step of the way. Let’s help you get that pebble out and refresh your step.
https://www.verywellmind.com/9-things-to-do-if-you-feel-anxious-5087875?h
Mental & Emotional Health
Sometimes, what we need more than anything else is the magical healing power of a book.
https://psyche.co/ideas/reading-books-is-not-just-a-pleasure-it-helps-our-minds-to-heal
Social Health
I promise, you can do this. Go up and talk to that stranger. Why? Because they may very well have an interesting story to share.
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/talking-to-strangers-benefits/
Be your best, friends
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