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Mindful Monday
Negativity Zap Our brain pays more attention to negative than positive things. The first step to rewiring this negativity bias is to be aware of your thoughts (and the thoughts of others)for what they are: opinions. For each negative thought, find a positive response or what some call, a ‘silver lining.’ What can I learn from…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Continuing with our Summer Salad series, this week’s recipe adds a healthful grain: Farro! *A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe in her recent newsletter. Fruit and Farro Salad Ingredients 2 cups Farro (uncooked, rinsed) 1 pint Raspberries 1 pint…
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Mindful Monday
Focus on the Problem Identify a problem or situation that is causing you stress. Brainstorm five (5) ideas that could either solve the problem or remove you from the situation. Turn your best idea into a solution by planning actionable steps. Take the first (small) step today. Set a deadline to complete the rest of…
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Welcome August
This month focus on giving and receiving more.
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week For our next Summer Salad, we are back to berries! This week features another way to add blueberries to your salad. Summer Blueberry Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 teaspoon Honey 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Black Pepper, to taste 4 cups Salad Greens of…
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Mindful Monday
My Best Possible Self Image your life in a future time such as, in 5 years. You have worked very hard to reach your goals. Describe what you see in various areas of your life such as, health, hobbies, relationships, education, and career. Write about your best self for 15 minutes. …
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week We are continuing with the Summer Salad theme, but this week features tomatoes instead of berries with added beans to make this salad a protein-rich meal. White Bean & Tomato Salad Ingredients 1/2 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced) 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Extra Virgin…
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Mindful Monday
How to Get Unstuck Rumination leads to repetitive and reactive thought patterns. Positive emotionality can help to broaden your focus and options. What memory or emotion are you dwelling on? Identify a positive emotion that will motivate you to change or accept your situation. Some examples include, gratitude, hope, curiosity, joy, or confidence. …
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week The last Foodie Friday post featured blueberries so this week it’s all about strawberries! Savoring the seasonal summer fruits! Summer Strawberry Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons Unsweetened, Plain Yogurt 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Salt 8 cups Salad Greens of…
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Mindful Monday
Curb Your Distractions Distractions are helpful when you need a (mental) break. However, they can also be procrastination in disguise. How to spot the difference: How am I feeling? What am I avoiding? What am I afraid of? Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/
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