Wellness Newsletter #229

Life is not a sprint. Life is a marathon.

Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! You know those cameras set up in amusement parks and rides are never in places where the resulting image is flattering. These from a haunted house, though, are priceless. Happy Halloween! https://www.upworthy.com/haunted-house-reaction-photos New recipe: Sure, the processor did the work, but you have to add the right ingredients to make a good treat, right? Here is a list of 'right' ingredient options! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/trail-mix-energy-breakfast-balls New post: Do you take the time to be deliberately grateful? This is a great day to do just that. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/grateful Wellness News Around the 'Net Physical Health Eat Well And here you thought the Fountain of Youth was just a myth! Guess again... but it isn't exactly what you might have thought. https://www.fatherly.com/news/mediterranean-diet-add-10-years-life-calculator-proves Be Active You've heard about these bands. Is this a piece of equipment you need? Hm, maybe. They are pretty darn awesome. https://greatist.com/fitness/benefits-of-resistance-bands? Let's move! Who says you need weights to work your legs? This timer has seven exercises and then an ab burnout. Each exercise will repeat three times: first 60 seconds, then 45, and then 30. You'll focus on your lower body, but each move will incorporate some core, too. Ready? Start your music! https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/10894588 Spiritual Health Too many thoughts swirling around in there? Focus on the wisest one. https://elemental.medium.com/the-cocktail-party-in-your-head-bdeeb394349a Mental & Emotional Health Your brain is absolutely amazing and super capable. Unless you’re stressed. Then all bets are off. https://my.happify.com/hd/how-stress-affects-your-brain/? Social Health Sometimes, you have to say No. Guess what, though? It doesn't have to be awful. https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/social-skills/a-better-way-to-say-no/ Be your best, friends s