Wellness Newsletter #192

"Learn who you are. Unlearn who they told you to be." ~S Mcnutt

Physical Health Eat Well Remember: food labels are created to sell the food. They don’t actually care if they run the risk of lying to you with false claims. https://www.outsideonline.com/2199106/most-us-dont-know-what-it-means-eat-healthy? Be Active Sure, yes, you can and should have regular exercise as part of your schedule. But there are other ways to incorporate being active in your day. https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/30-surprising-ways-burn-fat-daily/ Let's move! This timer is a tabata timer, so short intervals with hard work. 7 pairs of exercises, and you'll do each pair 4 times. This is a great whole-body workout. Start your music! https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/10531326 Spiritual Health Glass half empty versus half full? It can make a difference in more than just your outlook. How to be more optimistic. https://poosh.com/discover-the-power-of-optimism/ Mental & Emotional Health Focusing on the important things helps you to get past the not-so-important things. https://forge.medium.com/to-appreciate-life-more-pay-attention-to-the-near-misses-4d7a526546a5 Social Health What is the tone of your communication with your kids? I think this tool is a perfect way to refocus on positive commentary. This works with kids, sure, but also with communications with other key relationships. https://imperfectfamilies.com/try-this-magic-ratio-with-your-kids-today/ Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! Happy Valentine's day! My link for you today is a feel-good story about a woman, her dog, and neighborhood love. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/her-dog-went-missing-in-the-middle-of-the-pandemic--and-a-neighborhood-of-strangers-found-a-mission/2020/06/22/d52cee1e-af14-11ea-8758-bfd1d045525a_story.html I feel like we make bowls for dinner often. First, endlessly adaptable, and second, completely customizable. This is one we make often. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/quinoa-bowls-with-brussels-sprouts-chickpeas-eggplant-and-tahini-sauce New post: Did you remember to give appreciation this Valentine's Day to yourself? #selfappreciation https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/valentine-s-day-for-your-own-self Be your best, friends

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