"You don't have to love me but you damn well have to respect me." ~ Toni Morrison
Physical Health
Eat Well
Yes, I know I have said that you should still enjoy the foods you love, even if they don't necessarily fall into the 'eating well' category. Nonetheless, I do mean 'enjoy in smaller quantities' and also there are some foods that fall farther from your target than others.
https://time.com/4669635/worst-foods-for-heart/
Be Active
I am a morning runner. On non-running morning, I am also a morning exerciser. Apparently, this is a wise decision on my part.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/well/move/morning-exercise-may-offer-the-most-weight-loss-benefits.html
Let's move!
Not to say that girls are tougher than boys but ... let's try out this workout and see! 4 20-second sets of 12 moves. Ready? Start your music!
http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8456874-tabata-hiit-like-a-girl
Spiritual Health
What does that even mean 'What is your purpose?' Sounds kind of granola-ish, right? I know, but listen: it's an important question that you should actually ask yourself, and not just once as the answer can change.
https://www.lhsfna.org/index.cfm/lifelines/september-2016/spiritual-wellness-what-is-your-meaning-and-purpose/
Mental & Emotional Health
'Don't worry, be happy.' is actually rotten advice.
https://www.mindful.org/want-pursue-happiness-embrace-emotions/
Social Health
Angry at you, angry at work, angry in general ... help you can offer for your angry friend.
https://my.happify.com/hd/4-ways-to-help-an-angry-friend
Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
Happy Monday! Apparently, humans are not the only mammals who are rabble-rousers. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/600950/times-drunk-animals-have-wreaked-havoc
New recipe: Muhammara (aka a near perfect blend of peppers and roasted walnuts) is one of those dips that you'll want in your back pocket for after-school snacks, that unexpected visitor, a big fete, Tuesday night,...pretty much any time. It's that good.
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/muhammara-dip
New post: Thoughts for a rushed holiday season.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2019/12/12/Quality-versus-Quantity
Be your best, friends
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