What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~ Jane Goodall Physical Health Eat Well What, 17!? https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/different-types-sugar/ Be Active Sure, we want to stay/get cardiovascularly healthy. Sure, weight loss (if that's our goal) is great. But we all have our own reasons for seeking places to exercise. It's best to find a place that meets all of our needs AND feels comfortable.
https://greatist.com/fitness/why-body-positive-gyms-are-important And while we’re on the topic of staying active, especially when staying well is so forefront on our minds, how about the boost exercise gives to our immune response? https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/exercise-health-benefits-boost-immune-system-prevent-illness/367173 Let's move! This is a workout that has a warm up included. Then you’ll move into a three part HIIT, each section followed by a yoga stretch. Start your music! http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8554375 Spiritual Health I know you probably get tired of all of the 'mindfulness' talk, but the act of tuning in can make such a huge positive difference in how you see and relate to the world around you. Acceptance is a part of being mindful, and can play a role in moving past stressors. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_mindfulness_skill_that_is_crucial_for_stress Mental & Emotional Health What are you spending your money on? Is it 'emotion' shopping or is it a legit need? Invest the thought before you invest the funds. https://www.shopdignify.com/blogs/shopgoodblog/everyday-habits-that-shape-our-spending Social Health A fascinating look at how friendship and socializing benefits us in different ways. https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/how-to-be-a-better-friend Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook I hope none of you are affected or infected with COVID-19, and if you are, you are getting the care that you need. I am sure you too are over-run with related articles. This one, instead, celebrates a little bits of positive. This seems like a good time for a silver lining. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_keep_the_greater_good_in_mind_during_the_coronavirus_outbreak You get your recipe early this week: Pie in honor of yesterday's Pi Day. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/strawberry-lime-pie Morning! Happy Monday! I have to be honest, I do not remember this dance craze. But seeing this kid nail it kind of makes me happy. https://manofmany.com/entertainment/9-year-old-crushes-napoleon-dynamite-dance I don’t know about you all, but hiding out in Uganda seems a lot better than what’s going on in the rest of the world. It’s hard to keep the stress about COVID-19 realistic. Hope you are all staying healthy.
https://www.self.com/story/coronavirus-anxiety
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