Be your best #390
- Susie Csorsz Brown
- 38 minutes ago
- 2 min read
No rain, no flowers
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Wellness News Around the 'Net
Happy Monday! We’re about to all have a lot more conversations with people, during these holiday events and (hopefully( with family. You ready? https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-of-having-a-great-conversation-research-social-connection/
New podcast: FS Kids and College podcast # 2 - What is it students should be looking for, and how parents can support them in creating a balanced list for prospective applications. We talk about school selection, academics, location and more.
New recipe: Are you a food gifter? This is a perfect gift ... and I won't tell if you decide to make a double batch to save some for yourself too! December posts will all be giftable yumminess for you to share with those you love and hold dear.
New post: your relationship(s) need to be fed, too. What does that look like?https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/feed-me
Physical Health
Eat Well
Wait, a “dessert stomach” is a thing?
https://www.rd.com/article/why-you-always-have-room-for-dessert/?
Be Active
Exercise does more than raise your heart rate and keep your muscles strong; it also provides a shield against cancers by reducing inflammation and boosting your immune response.
Let's move!
A core conditioning quickie that hits glutes and grip at the same time? Yes, please! And under 5 minutes? Even better!
Using a single dumbbell or kettlebell that is challenging but doable for your goblet squat, you’ll be doing ladders with goblet squats and suitcase carries. But here's the catch: You can't set the bell down until you're done.
Here’s the workout:
8 Goblet Squats, then march away for about 60 feet (or what you have space available) with high knees doing a suitcase carry with the bell in the left hand.
7 Goblet Squats, then return to the original position with the bell in the right hand.
6 Goblet Squats, left-hand suitcase walk.
5 Goblet Squats, right-hand walk.
4 Goblet Squats, left-hand walk
3 Goblet Squats, right-hand walk
2 Goblet Squats, left-hand walk.
1 Goblet Squat, right-hand walk.
Finished.
How-to for goblet squat:
How-to for suitcase carry:
Spiritual Health
No. Full stop. No justification needed.
Mental & Emotional Health
Heartbreak is very very real, and not just emotional. Read more about how your physical body is also impacted, and how the healing process progresses.
Social Health
10 relationship goals:
1. Act as a team
2. No manipulating
3. Honest communication
4. Handle conflict peacefully
5. Make time to relax together
6. Share decision-making power
7. Create space for vulnerability
8. Find joy in each other's happiness
9. Be open about your fears and goals
10. Try to understand each other's perspectives
Be your best, friends
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