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"Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less."  ~ C. S. Lewis

Physical Health Eat Well Do you know how much sugar you are eating?   It likes to play hide-and-seek. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/finding-the-hidden-sugar-in-the-foods-you-eat Be Active Best words: 'your brain becomes younger' and 'exercise is magic'.  Just sayin' https://getpocket.com/explore/item/this-is-your-brain-on-exercise Let's move! Hips and Core workout.  Set your timer:  60 seconds on 15 off x 2 rounds1.  Sumo squat + side tap 2.  Reverse curtsy + knee up and cross punch R 3. Reverse curtsy  + knee up and cross punch L 4.  Jumping lunge + front kick/crunch 5.  Crouching side knee lift crunch R 6.  Crouching side knee lift crunch L 7.  Bicycle crunch + side plank R 8.  Bicycle crunch + side plank L 9.  Glute bridge + toe touch sit up R 10.  Glute bridge + toe touch sit up L Spiritual Health All of this, 100%. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_top_10_insights_from_the_science_of_a_meaningful_life_in_2019 Mental & Emotional Health Negative thoughts (especially about yourself) can be really hard to escape.   Positive body image can contribute to a positive thought habit. https://www.eatthis.com/positive-body-image/ In light of the current global situation, you might feel a little stressed or anxious.  Completely understandable.  But don't let that stress get overwhelming. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/well/move/coronavirus-exercise-depression-anxiety-mood.html Social Health These are the people you love to hate.  But maybe they are actually the people you could emulate. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/8/27/20829758/altruism-morality-molly-crockett-study-dating-do-gooders Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Mother's Day my friends!  If you are a mother, I hope your family puts a lot of effort into showing how much they appreciate you.  If you are a child or spouse, go make her feel special.   https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2018/05/11/In-honor-of-you-Mom Happy Monday! Wherever you are social distancing today, perhaps this will make you happier about it (well, if you're not in Singapore, I mean). https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/singapore-is-using-robot-dogs-to-remind-people-to-social-distance My second Monday post for you because this is just awesome. I probably need to monitor my time on this site because I can see myself passing a LOT of time here. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/games/photo-puzzle-jigsaw New recipe: Date bars. Oh sure, another date bar recipe. You need that like you need a hole in the head. These, though, are really very awesome. I hope you try. And yes, your kids will want to help you. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/date-bars New post: a letter to COVID-19.  Turns out, we had some lessons to learn from the tiny virus. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2020/05/14/Dear-COVID-19 Be your best, friends s