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01/29/2023

31-DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE

Day 29 brings a good one - Schedule a Vacation!

Now, it does not mean you need to book a big trip out of the country or even a long trip domestically. A vacation can even be a one-day getaway to your backyard, to the lake or a local spa for the day.

Making time for vacation will help to lower your stress, reduce your risk of illness and disease, increase your motivation and give you time to reconnect with friends and loved ones.

01/28/2023

31-DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE

Day 28 challenges you to Sing in the Shower today!

It may seem like a silly thing to do but there are real health benefits to doing so. We can all take a lesson from Ferris and sing our heart out in the shower each day!

Did you know that Spotify even has a curated playlist for singing in the shower? Yep, it's true. Get out the song book and pick a good one.

Singing in the shower can improve your immune system and your sleep cycle. Singing releases endorphins that improve your mood and make your body feel better. Singing can also be considered aerobic which delivers more oxygen to the brain and it increases overall circulation through the blood stream.

01/25/2023

2023 31-DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE

Day 25 is here and this if one of my favorites! Today's challenge is to Organize Your Home!

You may be familiar with some popular Home Organizer's like the Home Edit or Marie Kondo and their principles to home organization are really effective. Not only does an organized home look better but it actually has other health benefits:

- Organizing/decluttering can reduce stress and anxiety
- Saves you money - when you see what you have you won't overbuy
- Increases charitable giving - you can donate what you no longer need
- An uncluttered home leads to an uncluttered brain
- Teaches your kids/family good habits - they will learn by example

Home organization can also be overwhelming so start small and one room at a time! You will be amazed at how liberating it feels to let go of things that no longer serve and to organize the things that do.

01/23/2023

2023 31-DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE

Day 23 and we are doing a MEATLESS MONDAY CHALLENGE!

I think by now we have all heard that plant-based diets are much healthier than those saturated with lots of meat and fat. So, here is your challenge to try it out by adding Meatless Monday's to your weekly schedule.

Our friends at the Food Network have made it easy by offering up some easy and delicious recipes without meat. Take your pick and try one today! https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2009/05/meatless-monday

This Monday, skip the meat course and amp up your veggie servings in honor of Meatless Monday, a campaign that promotes eating more fruits and veggies to battle the big 4—heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.

01/22/2023

2023 31-DAY WELLNESS CHALLENGE

Happy Saturday and welcome to Day 22 of our challenge. Today's challenge is to MAKE TIME FOR A SPIRITUAL MOMENT.

Spirituality is one of those things that many people are confused by. What does spirituality really mean? According to Wikipedia, spirituality is "the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things."

So, what's the benefit of adding and element of spirituality to our day or to our life? Spirituality encourages use to better understand ourselves, others, and the unknown. Spirituality can help us deal with stress by giving us a sense of peace, purpose, and even forgiveness.

During times of trial, stress or illness, a sense of spirituality can help to bring calm, peace and centeredness into an otherwise chaotic situation. Give yourself a little time today to practice whatever spirituality means to you.