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  4. Tuesday Me-Time, 1/26/2021: Persistence

    January 26, 2021

    Here we are in the last week of January and 2021 has been… quite eventful already.  If you missed hearing the youngest inaugural poet last week. Here’s a little bit about her and how she came to write her amazing piece. 

    And now back to you. It has been a year since the first case of COVID in the US.   Sticking with our goals in the face of all the chaos, anxiety, and change that we’ve all seen in the past year can be so difficult. Here’s a little food for thought and a few tips to try. 

     

    If you’ve never had the opportunity to listen to this amazing speech, check out what actor Denzel Washington has to say about taking risks, persevering, and falling forward. 

    Denzel Washington – Graduation Speech 2019

     

    For another inspirational story of perseverance, listen to this podcast about the late, great Hank Aaron. 

    If you need a little boost to keep you going, try adding a little color therapy.  Here are 7 brilliant ways to use colors to hack your brain.

     

    And sometimes when it all just gets to be too much, we need to give ourselves a compassion break. 

    And one for the kids: When to worry about an anxious child.

    Finally to get you moving: Yoga for Transitions and Strength And Endurance Training 

     

  5. Tuesday Me-Time, 1/19/2021

    January 19, 2021

    Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a wonderful long weekend. Here are some more wellness tips from the RSU 18 Lifestyle Team.

    We’re halfway through January, how are your resolutions holding up so far.  Check out this short TED Talk that can help you transform your resolution into a habit.

    The 1 minute secret to forming a new habit

    This one is for the kids: We got a great response to last week’s TMT focused on children, so we’ve decided to add one link a week that focuses on the young people in your life.

    Empowering Kids Who Learn Differently

     

     

    For many of us, the news and social media have been….less than relaxing lately.  Is it time for a break? Here are a couple of articles that can help you take a step back.

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/deviced/202101/how-and-why-take-break-the-news

    https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/quit-social-media/

    We’ve typically been taught that our brains are pretty much done growing and developing once we hit full adulthood.  Turns out that much of what we thought we knew was wrong. Check out this great podcast from the Good Life Project with neuroscientist Dr. Ryan D’Arcy.

     

    Unlocking your brain’s potential

     

     

    For those of you who loved the 30 Self-Care Holiday Challenge, we’ve dug up another one from EverlyWell.

    https://www.everlywell.com/blog/covid-19/self-care-challenge/

    Quick Bonus:

    Are you suffering from post-holiday letdown? Here are a couple of quick tips from MEABT Virgin Pulse.

    • Dig out the good dishes and treat yourself to some luxurious “me time.” Instead of saving your nice china or dishes for visitors, use it on your own!

    • Bring out the good cups and make yourself a calming cup of green or herbal tea. Sip the stress away in style.

     

     

  8. Tuesday Me-Time, 12/29/2020

    December 29, 2020

    Just a few days left of 2020! Thank.Goodness. 

    It is time to say goodbye to the old and ring in the new and we’ve got some great ways to do it!

    I think it’s safe to say that we’re all super grateful to be putting 2020 in the rearview mirror and hopeful that 2021 will be a brighter year.. While it may be tempting to throw a big bash, here are a few ways to celebrate safely.

    15 Festive Quarantine New Year’s Eve Ideas to Ring in 2021

    Staying in? Take this opportunity to try some of the top 10 great comfort food recipes from The  Washington Post for 2020.

    (This includes a dough that can be used to make focaccia, pizza, or cinnamon rolls! I am here for that.) 

    While you’re cooking check out Time’s Best Podcasts of 2020.  There’s pretty much something for everyone on this list. 

     

     

    Are you looking for a  way to start the new year off on the right foot? Try this breath-based 30-day yoga challenge with Yoga with Adriene.

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