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“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." ~ Brene Brown

Physical Health Eat Well What's one of the keys to success for eating healthfully? Hint: how you arrange the foods in your fridge and cupboards are important. https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/how-simple-act-reorganizing-my-fridge-changed-way-i-eat Be Active There’s something to be said about the (guilty?) pleasure of sneaking in a workout while watching tv. Supposed to be sedentary but not. Catch up on your favorite show and add a few toning exercises. Win! https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/the-best-exercises-to-do-while-youre-watching-tv? Let's move! This is not an easy workout, but it is something you can do literally anywhere. https://www.outsideonline.com/2176286/15-minute-bodyweight-workout-every-outdoor-athlete-needs-their-training-routine Spiritual Health I don't know about you, but I find setting a new goal - a clear idea of what I want to accomplish or achieve - to be highly motivating. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/taking_small_steps_toward_big_goals Mental & Emotional Health It’s not just children who do better with routines. Adults find routines and rituals to be stress- and anxiety-reducing. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200630111504.htm Social Health Feeling lonely is bigger than the number of friends you have on Facebook. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200615140904.htm Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Why marriage indeed? There are a lot of little secrets about what can be the most important relationship you actively enter. https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/what-you-might-want-to-know-before-you-get-married/ Happy Monday! Hope you’re all well and safe. This morning I have what I hope will bring a smile to your face: anyone who has ever watched raccoons will likely not be the least bit surprised by the mis-adventures of these two. https://www.newser.com/story/297775/natures-masked-bandits-break-into-bank.html New recipe: Perhaps the glaze on top is the best part. Perhaps it’s the spiced pumpkin matter. Perhaps it’s how quickly these come together. Let’s not over-think it. Just enjoy! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/pumpkin-muffins-with-salted-brown-butter-glaze New post: Accepting responsibility for our actions isn't always fun, regardless of the 'wrong', regardless if it is something as benign as leaving the toilet seat up, to some HUUGE like breaking something and then lying about it. Teaching our kids this very valuable skill is part verbal lesson and part copycat. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/mea-culpa Be your best, friends s