Wellness Newsletter #245

"Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can." ~ Arthur Ashe

Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook

Happy Monday! Yes, I know, this is an ad but honestly, who knew chickens had such head control? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwML2PagbY

You could make this in a hot oven, too, but in an air fryer, the chicken gets the crispy bits that are so so good. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/air-fryer-shawarma-chicken

What do you say to the person you see in the mirror? Is your self-talk positive or negative? https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/staying-body-positive-5

Wellness News Around the 'Net

Physical Health

Eat Well

Snacking is a great way to keep your energy high all day long. Smart snacking will help you do that AND not worry about your waistline.
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20221031/tone-your-muscles-activity-snack

Be Active

A little bit of soreness the day after a good workout is one thing, not being able to walk up and down stairs is something else entirely! Let's avoid that, shall we? Building in rest days (especially if you are trying to get back into exercising regularly again), and a few other suggestions to keep you motivated!
https://www.wellandgood.com/how-make-working-out-habit

Let's move!

Grab your small bands, and get ready for a tabata session that will leave your lower body burning. You'll do each move 8 rounds (20 seconds) before moving on to the next.
Start your music!
https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/11042239

Spiritual Health

Because loving the process of gardening is sort of like practice for loving the process of life, right?
https://youcandothis.substack.com/p/on-tending-a-garden?

Mental & Emotional Health

Bored? You know what, that happens. Try this next time: don't just pull out your phone.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/instead_of_pulling_out_your_phone_let_your_mind_wander

Social Health

How to not espouse one of the biggest character flaws.
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/assholes-psychology

Be your best, friends