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"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." ~ Albert Einstein

Physical Health Eat Well I know that sometimes it FEELS as though only a bag of chips or chocolate chip cookie is going to get you through that energy slump but maybe there are smarter choices. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326736.php Be Active I am a HUGE fan of working out with groups; motivation, social support, maybe a little bit of group guilt ... it's a good way to stick with a workout.  However, group workouts might not always work with your schedule.   https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/7-tricks-push-yourself-when-youre-exercising-alone And, another article on WHEN to workout.  Sometimes if you get the right combination of 'who' and 'when', amazing things happen! https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326811.php Let's move! This is a a+b+c timer with 7 sections.  You’ll repeat each section.  Start your music!

http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8537654 Spiritual Health Sometimes what will ‘feed your soul’ is doing nothing at all.  (I confess: I am not good at this particular skill.) https://aeon.co/ideas/to-make-laziness-work-for-you-put-some-effort-into-it Mental & Emotional Health Stress happen, we all know that.  But when it does, be sure to take care of yourself the best that you can. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/sep/23/six-ways-to-stay-healthy-when-youre-stressed#Echobox=1569229567

Social Health Indeed, gratitude is important, but it is also important that your gratitude be reciprocal. https://www.mindful.org/how-a-lack-of-gratitude-kills-relationships/ Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! A few thoughts today on what makes a person 'boring'. https://www.upworthy.com/what-makes-someone-boring-these-are-the-best-answers-from-a-great-discussion-on-reddit Cookies!  Chocolate + chocolate + cherries.  You're welcome. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/chocolate-chocolate-cherry-cookies New post: One more favorite (teaching) book.   https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/single-post/2020/01/30/Favorite-Book-The-Emperors-New-Clothes Be your best, friends s