Be your best #399

"Somebody once said we never know what iis enough until we know what's more than enough."

~Billie Holiday

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FS Life can be challenging.  Dr Fae (one of our favorite Big Purple Blob guests) has mental health support groups accepting members.

https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/mental-health-support-for-fs

Happy Monday! You may know some of the more famous paintings from these artists, but do you know their LAST pieces? https://www.mutualart.com/Article/The-Stories-Behind-the-Final-Works-of-10/319F02FD4E04F4B9

New recipe: Take your favorite veg, chop them up.  Roast until crispy and yummy.  Top with an egg and ... voila!  Dinner time!  I love letting the oven do the heavy lifting!

https://www.heprecipe.com/post/sweet-potato-sheet-pan-bake

Join me for a conversation with Dr Fae Frederick, about mental health and our FS kids. We talk about tips for families, for every day and also for times of transition, roles and responsibilities for parents, preventative care and getting the support you and your family need, especially while overseas. As always, a great resource, Dr Fae has great supplemental links to share.

Listen here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/episodes/18661948-talking-to-dr-fae-about-mental-health-fs-and-fs-kids

New post: This Valentine's day, let's send a little love around, give appreciation.

https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/a-little-love

Wellness News Around the 'Net

Physical Health

Eat Well

Are you a cereal-for-breakfast person?  Choose wisely.

https://www.health.com/ready-to-eat-cereals-are-getting-less-healthy-here-s-how-to-choose-the-best-one-11747595?

Be Active

Working out smarter is much better than working out harder.

https://superage.com/this-is-the-ideal-longevity-workout/

Let's move!

Grab your bands and let's hit legs and core.  Ready?   Start your music!

https://www.intervaltimer.com/shared/dhKmKtQqTbw9TTwDuHGL-Bands-+-Legs-+-Core

Spiritual Health

Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking.

You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started."

Mental & Emotional Health

Your brain, supercharged, for a super long time.  Best advice on this list might just be "hang out with young people".

https://www.insidehook.com/wellness/increase-neuroplasticity?

Social Health

The point is to connect with your friends, not to stress yourself out.

https://open.substack.com/pub/thedoubleshift/p/8-ways-to-embrace-deep-casual-hosting?

Be your best, friends

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