Wellness Newsletter #253
"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy." ~ Jane Marczewski
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Check out the episodes from The Big Purple Blob from April.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/what-s-new-on-the-big-purple-blob-3
Happy Monday! Your link today is a bit scientific, but the take home message is easy: rainbows are not an arc, but a full circle. I know!!!
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/rainbow-full-circle/
I do love me some lentils, and here, they share the spotlight with farro and a lovely crunchy topping that you can use on pretty much anything savory. Enjoy!
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/farro-lentils-and-jammy-eggs
Here's the thing: mental wellness is not the same thing as being happy all of the time. Let's talk about what being mentally well means.
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/mental-well-being-is-not-equal-to-happiness-9
Wellness News Around the 'Net
Physical Health Eat Well Do you have a habit of mindlessly snacking? Getting this in check will help you keep your calorie intake where it needs to be. https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/ss/slideshow-why-eat-when-not-hungry Be Active "Exercise is a celebration of what the body can do, not a punishment for what you ate." ~ Kevin Ng Let's move! This timer includes 4 groups of exercises. You'll do each for 45 seconds on, 15 seconds off. And you'll work your whole body, I promise. Start your music! https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/11162602 Spiritual Health Mindfulness is the best thing you can do for your health … now in a way your kids will love, too. https://my.happify.com/hd/why-mindfulness-is-a-superpower-animation/ Mental & Emotional Health Ever wonder why you get your most brilliant ideas in the shower? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/the-science-of-why-you-have-great-ideas-in-the-shower Social Health Disciplining your child is not the same thing as punishing them; and yes, it works on all kids, even the most stubborn. https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/how-to-discipline-your-stubborn-child/ Be your best, friends
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