Wellness Newsletter #158

And you ask ‘What if I fall?’ Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” ~ Erin Hanson

Physical Health
 
 Eat Well
 
 Greater energy density = greater satiety when you eat. And that = eating less.
 https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2020/11/24/energy-density-diet/?
 
 
 Be Active
 
 Things to do and not do when exercising. Mostly gym specific, but nonetheless sound advice.
 https://www.active.com/fitness/articles/7-bad-workout-habits-you-need-to-drop
 
 
 Let's move!
 
 Zoo animal inspired HIIT! YEESSS! Start your music!
 http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/9709267
 
 
 Spiritual Health
 
 Honestly, I think sometimes the meanest person in the room is the one you see in the mirror. How do you stop that negative self-talk?
 https://forge.medium.com/a-3-word-perspective-switch-for-greater-self-compassion-2dec40f4a13f
 

Mental & Emotional Health
 
 When you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, and maybe aren't your nicest self, there are some tricks you can do to get in a better frame of mind. Simple, easy tricks.
 https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/things-to-do-to-be-healthier-every-day-47786963
 
 
 Social Health
 
 Yah, sure, humans are social animals until we aren’t and then the only fix is to be alone for a bit. This is true even for extroverts.
 https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/time-for-alone-time
 
 
 Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
 
 We’ve all been there: that moment when you see your child/tween/teen begin to melt. There are things you can say and do that will turn that moment around. https://www.scarymommy.com/calm-angry-child/?
 
 Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. 🙂 Today’s link is all about perspectives; in this case, about juggling.

https://kottke.org/21/06/juggling-from-above
 
 Light but filling, perfect with some fresh bread, this is a meal in a bowl. Better than soup, but similar, and quick to throw together, so great for busy weekday nights.
 https://www.heprecipe.com/post/tomato-broth-with-beans-with-chicken-meatballs
 
 Finally, finally it is summertime and we can go outside! Let’s be smart about it, though, and make sure to take care of our skin (and that of our little people).
 https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/sun-protection-schmear-it-on
 
 
 Be your best, friends
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