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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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Mindful Monday
Savoring To savor is to notice and relish. Some ways to savor the moment: Owning your accomplishment. Expressing gratitude. Luxuriating in physical comforts. Marveling with wonder. What other ways to savor the moment can you think of? Choose a way to savor something in your life today. Repeat for at least one week. …
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a festive and healthy salad or side dish to bring to your 4th of July gathering this weekend? Are you tired or bored with your same ole’ weekday salad? Do you need a healthful recipe to use all the blueberries you picked this weekend? Not only is…
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Mindful Monday
Staycation Are you feeling anxious or nervous? Oftentimes, the act of traveling to another place can be stressful such as, flight delays, missed flights, long airport lines, or visits with estranged family members. If these experiences resonate with you and you are feeling anxious, calm your nerves by taking a mental trip to a destination…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Yesterday marked the official start of summer! Are you seeking a quick, protein-packed salad to prep in less than 5 minutes? Are you craving a weeknight salad or a salad to pack for a day at the beach or on the trails? *Special thank you to head Peloton instructor and founder…