"Every breath is an opportunity to let love in." ~ Joel Leon
Physical Health
Eat Well
Eating less, sure, but also adding more movement to lose weight. Also important? Behavior change: paying closer attention to what and when you are eating.
https://www.shape.com/weight-loss/tips-plans/what-is-a-calorie-deficit?
Be Active
What is stamina and what does it have to do with your exercise regimen?
https://www.valetmag.com/the-handbook/living/boost-your-stamina.php
Let's move!
I just did the first workout listed here, and yes, it is definitely challenging! Try it yourself!
https://www.active.com/fitness/articles/challenging-at-home-workouts-you-can-do-with-limited-equipment
Spiritual Health
A bit of self-compassion can go a long long way.
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-develop-self-compassion-4158290?
Mental & Emotional Health
Compelling results from multiple studies showing the same thing: living in a greener environment helps people to feel more emotionally well. Plant a tree, my friends. Better, plant many of them.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2397694/nature-mental-health?
Social Health
Your primary partner is a VIP. Focus on building these pillars for a successful relationship.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/10_pillars_of_a_strong_relationship?
Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook
Happy Monday! Happy November! Today's link for you is a gift that keeps giving. Have you heard of a Happiness calendar? Indeed, activities or thoughts for every day of the month that will bring more happiness to you and yours. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/your_happiness_calendar_for_november_2021
New recipe: Mediterranean shrimp that you can make quick as a flash. I (we!) love a good shrimp dish.
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/mediterranean-shrimp-with-peppers
What's been happening on The Big Purple Blob? Here are the links for the most recent podcasts:
TCKs Thriving https://bit.ly/3vWx5Bz
EFMs Pursuing Your Passions https://bit.ly/2XWmSbG
Medical Evacuation https://bit.ly/3mpPQtR
I Need a Therapist https://bit.ly/3CoyuDk
I don't know about you, but one of my biggest worries as an expat parent is what sort of havoc I might be bringing on my kids (their social, emotional, mental wellness, their connection to their families, their adjustments, etc.). Here, an article from a fully successful adult TCK who assures us that, indeed, she actually has flourished with the skills she gained by trailing her diplomat parent.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/third-culture-kids-and-resiliency
Be your best, friends
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