"The regret of my life is that I have not said 'I love you' often enough." — Yoko Ono
Physical Health Eat Well
It's a known fact: A fasting body wants to hang onto calories. It's interesting, though, that breakfast can make such a positive impact on what fuel the body burns. So. Eat breakfast, my friends!
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180815085742.htm This short-but-sweet article reminds us of what we already know: benefits of doggy bags. You don't actually have to eat everything they serve you at a restaurant. https://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/what-to-eat/one-good-way-to-downsize-your-restaurant-meal/ Be Active This article hits both eating well and being active. Even if you are not looking to lose weight, you are likely looking to stay healthy. This article includes great easily incorporated suggestions - all which I am sure you've heard already. https://www.sciencealert.com/10-science-backed-habits-of-people-who-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off?perpetual=yes&limitstart=1 Let's move! This week's workout is a Good ol' Tabata workout. Please find the description of the moves attached.
http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8053634 Spiritual Health
I don't know about you, but what I read and see in the news breaks my heart more often than not. I love the thought: be a proactive consumer of a different type of media. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_restore_your_faith_in_humanity Mental & Emotional Health
A super interesting (okay, to me) look at knowledge and what it looks like when one applies curiosity and diligence to it. What does it mean to 'know' something? https://medium.com/@moretothat/knowledge-is-not-a-thing-48c0e591be41 - Social Health
Ah, so it IS good to say thank you. Not just for the person you are thanking, but also for you! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180828172046.htm From FB/Blog:
Happy Monday! Happy Labor Day! I'm sharing with you today a website I found that is full of random acts of kindness. Typically, in the news there are too many sad stories; it's nice to have a site you can go to for more uplifting stories. http://www.newser.com/tag/65649/1/random-acts-of-kindness.html A recipe for those in need of a biscuit. And cheese. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2018/09/04/Recipe-Cheesy-drop-biscuits https://medium.com/@blakeconner/how-breakfast-isnt-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day-80d88e164da1 I love this post. Especially the part about 'do what works best for you' because that really is what is most important. To be an effective parent, you can't be your child's buddy. Another hard part of parenting. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2018/09/06/Friend-vs-Parent https://medium.com/@blakeconner/how-breakfast-isnt-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day-80d88e164da1 I love this post. Especially the part about 'do what works best for you' because that really is what is most important. Be your best, friends s