Be your best Wellness Newsletter #287

Even After All this time

The Sun never says to the Earth,

"You owe me."

Look

What happens

With a love like that,

It lights the whole sky.”

~ Hafiz

Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook

Check out recent episodes on The Big Purple Blob:

https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/what-s-been-happening-on-the-big-purple-blob-2

So, there you go: there is a science behind why we love the smells we associate with the holidays. Happy Monday!

https://www.fastcompany.com/90997092/the-science-behind-why-you-love-christmas-y-smells-so-much

Continuing to build skills with kids in the kitchen with fun recipes : Choose your own adventure snack bars.

https://www.heprecipe.com/post/kids-can-cook-choose-your-own-adventure-snack-bars

New post: Kindness, warmth and gentle persuasion win. Be the sun. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/be-the-sun

Holidays are actually a very challenging time for many people. "Happy" can be hard to achieve. Here, 5 things that actually contribute to a happier state of mind.

https://www.openculture.com/2023/10/how-to-be-happier-in-5-research-proven-steps-according-to-popular-yale-professor-laurie-santos.html

Wellness News Around the 'Net

Physical Health

Eat Well

Foods that really will bring a smile to your face. And is anyone else surprised that watermelon specifically isn’t on the list?

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mood-boosting-foods_l_64b81bfce4b09a3b489080a3

Be Active

Strength is not just big muscles and bicep curls. 7 reasons to maintain and up your strength.

https://www.cspinet.org/article/7-reasons-strengthen-your-muscles?

Let's move!

This is one of my favorite online options when I don't feel like doing a workout of my own or going out for a run. It's always nice to have some favorites for those kinds of days.

https://youtu.be/-_Uh37edW-M?si=oIhBPgSNrtCE3zWM

Spiritual Health

Telling the truth is probably easier than you think and a lot better for your well being.

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a44345232/is-lying-bad-for-your-health/

Mental & Emotional Health

Woohoo! You feel A W E S O M E because you just had an amazing workout. Let’s keep that happy buzz going.

https://www.wellandgood.com/mood-boosting-workout/

Social Health

What is codependency and why is it bad for you?

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-codependency-5072124?

Be your best, friends