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Workout Wednesday
Are you feeling complacent with your current exercise routine? Are you seeking ways to add variety to your workouts each week? Do you want short, on-demand workouts led by an encouraging and supportive team of coaches? Try Aaptiv today! From running, cycling and walking to strength training, pilates and barre to stretching, yoga and meditation, Aaptiv offers…
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Wellness Wednesday
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October Happiness
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Mindful Monday
Christoper Germer and Kristin Neff created this guided meditation from their Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course. Start your week taking a moment to slow down and check-in with your amazing body, from head to toe! This practice offers kindness, understanding, acceptance, and gratitude. Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenate psychological well-being. Practice this guided meditation in the morning, midday,…
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Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Book Recommendations *Not listed in any particular order. “The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage” by Kelly McGonigal, PhD Learn More on NPR Buy Now on Amazon “Live More Happy” by Dr. Darren Morton Learn More on Wellcoaches Blog Buy Now on Amazon “The Path:…
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Meditation Monday
How do we effectively respond when faced with ongoing stress and trauma such as, the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. James Gorden (founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine) demonstrates three short and beneficial meditation practices in his webinar, Reducing Stress and Restoring Hope. Soft Belly Meditation Mindfulness Meditation Expressive Meditation Next time you are overwhelmed, scared,…
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Therapy Thursday
During the present times of physical distancing and social isolation, compassionate hugs (like this tree root “hugging” the old tree trunk) are rare or even non-existent. Hugs release the hormone, oxytocin, which helps people feel deep connection, a sense of belonging, and improves mood. Do you have a close friend to boost to each other’s…
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Find Happiness in August
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Therapy Thursday
How do you relax and rejuvenate your mind? 10 Simple to Life-Changing Nature Activities *A special thank you to the American Heart Association… Savor the Scenery Movies beaming with CGI on 4K televisions dazzle our imaginations, but you won’t always find the most mind-blowing spectacles on a screen. When was the last time you got up…