People who have a sense of belonging and feel connected to their communities are more likely to report better physical health than those with less “social capital,” a term researchers use to describe feelings of trust, cooperation, and working toward a greater good.
keeping calm and carrying on when chaos is all around you
Understand what you can and cannot control, there is NO PERFECTION of Anything!
getting enough sleep, eating nourishing foods and moving your body
ANY movement /Exercise=Thirty minutes of walking a day changes your mood
Paper journal , and jot down your thoughts.
People who saw friends or loved ones at least once or twice a week were much less likely to be depressed than those who only had those sorts of interactions once or twice a month.
Missing a loved one that you’ve lost? Try these tips to cope with grief
Take a Deep Breath
Deep breathing is a surprisingly simple yet powerful stress reliever. Harvard researchers found that practicing controlled breathing can help the body slow down its heartbeat, limit the production of stress hormones and trigger the relaxation response. The best part: You can do it anywhere, anytime—even in the middle of a holiday gathering.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, take a few minutes to sit quietly and inhale, allowing your belly to rise before your chest. When your lungs feel naturally full, take in even more air. Hold briefly, then exhale. When you feel your lungs are empty, push out even more air to a count of 10 until you have made your lungs as empty as possible. Repeat at least two more times.
You don’t have to give someone the coat off your back to show you care. Regardless of where you live, how much you earn, or how much time you have, there are infinite ways to choose kindness. And they all count.
Kindness can offer emotional and physical benefits, too. Lower blood pressure, less aches and pains, and more energy, to name a few.
Here are a few ideas for how to get started on creating that healthy mix — and turning it into a fun habit.It can help maintain bone density, a strong heart, muscular strength and endurance, and proper oxygen levels. It’s what we were designed to do
Walking maintains function in every system in our body,
This aerobic exercise is a safe and effective low-impact workout performed while sitting in a chair or a wheelchair. It provides a cardiovascular workout for participants who cannot stand for a prolonged amount of time or who may be new to exercise, while significantly reducing the risk of injury or a fall.
Kindness is the active form of compassion. being kind rewards the human brain with a release of feel-good hormones like oxytocin. “This gives you a sense of inclusion and calmness
people who have a sense of belonging and feel connected to their communities are more likely to report better physical health than those with less “social capital,” a term researchers use to describe feelings of trust, cooperation, and working toward a greater good.
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