We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ~ Darius Forouc, How to form new habits that matter
Physical Health Eat Well To count or not to count? When you read a recipe, how much does seeing the nutrition facts impact you? https://www.tastecooking.com/cookbooks-need-nutrition-facts/ Be Active Want another reason to add weight training to your weekly exercise calendar? It reduces the fat around your heart. Yep, true. https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a28537892/lifting-weights-fat-loss-heart-study/
Let's move! 3 move combinations, twice through. Each 5-minute block is a ladder: start with one of each move, then two of each move, then three... Start your music! http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8454478-building-up Spiritual Health Listen to me (and this): get outside! It doesn’t fix everything, but being outside, and enjoying the great wonders that Ma Nature has created for you can help with a number of issues/ailments. https://www.outsideonline.com/2399262/doctors-prescribing-nature Mental & Emotional Health This may seem like a social skill, but the ability to forgive is key for emotional wellness. Kids should learn this skill as they get older; parents should already know and own these skills. All that said, it never hurts to repeat lessons. And, sometimes, repeating a lesson (even as an adult) can help remind of things that we have become too busy to focus on. https://www.mindful.org/how-to-gradually-introduce-kids-to-the-idea-of-forgiveness/ Social Health You know what is important? You know what makes a huge difference? Your friends. https://www.mrporter.com/journal/the-read/the-expert-opinion-why-friendship-matters/4774? Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! I know you don't always have 15 minutes (especially Thanksgiving week), but try and find it, and watch this. The return on kindness is immense and impressive. https://www.ted.com/talks/hamdi_ulukaya_the_anti_ceo_playbook New recipe: Woohoo! Cake! With more apples than any other. Exactly the perfect thing for brunch. Or breakfast. Or any time. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/loads-of-apple-cake New post: Because we ARE lucky, aren't we? It's good to be grateful. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2019/11/28/Arent-we-lucky Be your best, friends
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