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EP 339 – Just Because

Do you over plan?

Do you get stuck in the details rather than getting down to it?

While planning is important, so is being mentally agile. Being mentally agile is being able to shift and turn in a different direction when a challenge or opportunity arises. It is not about going after the next shiny object, but rather being flexible and able to go with the flow of the day.

Practising spontaneity keeps you mentally agile and it can be beneficial to your mood and well-being.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Just Because Day:

This day is a chance to do something without rhyme or reason. To be spontaneous. Just Because.

So what kinds of things can you do…Just because?

Go for a walk

Have an ice cream cone

Stay in your pj’s

Dress to the nines

Buy a friend some flowers

Call a friend just to say hi

Watch puppy videos

Spontaneous people tend to not stress out over much and tend to be happier.

Spontaneous people make the best of every situation they face, and take full advantage of everything life has to offer. They understand that life goes on, whether it goes as planned or not.

They’re less disappointed when things don’t turn out the way they expected, as they will simply move on to whatever life has in store for them next.

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EP 338 – Be Kind And Change The World

How can you make the world a better place?

The next evolutionary step for humankind is to move from man to kind.

Martin Luther King Jr. is quoted as saying that we have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers.

We need to counterbalance the negative things we read and hear about every day.  On the Be Kind To Humankind Week site, the organizer posts, “People need people; it’s as simple as that! In order to have the power to make the world a better place, we must first change our attitudes for the better. We can create our own good news if we choose to do so!”

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Be Kind To Humankind Week:

So this week, try to focus on the little things that are kind and good.

Show someone that you care - offer to drive someone who has trouble getting around.

Drive respectfully – try letting another car go ahead of you instead of racing ahead of them

Spread kindness - make a donation to a charity you love

Offer a helping hand – offer to babysit or pet sit

Treat others well – make it a point of saying please and thank-you or holding the door for the person behind you

Say something nice - if you notice something great about someone, give them a compliment!

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. Desmond Tutu

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EP 337 – Before Kiss and Make Up

We all have spats from time to time with our significant other. And when we do, we often make it a point to kiss and make-up. 

Kiss and Make-Up: means to become friendly again after a fight or disagreement

Did you know that the purple hyacinth means ‘I’m Sorry – Please forgive me’?

One site posted a list of apology notes to send with those flowers.

I like this one…The words are hard to say, but I hope that these flowers pave the way…I’m sorry.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Kiss and Make-Up Day:

Spats and disagreements do occur, but it is important that you never resort to dirty fighting, which includes name-calling, or cursing. Use I statements, and focus on problem-solving.

Beside being able to say sorry and send flowers, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index suggest that empathy is the building block of successful interpersonal relationships.

It suggests these strategies:

First, after your angry feelings resolve, ask yourself whether there isn’t some value to your partner’s side.

Take a moment to feel your partner’s pain. Often, when we watch a movie or read a good book, we can put ourselves into the character’s role. After a disagreement, try putting yourself in your partner’s role.

Finally, if you have lost control in the midst of your argument, try to regain your composure.

Relationship skills come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it’s possible that you (and your partner) aren’t as empathic as you could be. Before having to resort to the kiss-and-make up” strategy, find more ways to be in tune with your partner’s thoughts and feelings.

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EP 336 – Single Parenting: Life Choices

Single parent, lone parent, one-parent family, independent parent, non-married parent, alone parent, autonomous parent: these are the words or terms used to identify, or self-identify, adults who parent independently.

These labels can carry stigma with them which can impact family well-being and identity.

Interestingly, according to Statistics Canada, the proportion of lone parents in our nation is not drastically different from what it was 100 years ago, nor is it that much different in the US. But what does differ, is the reason behind those numbers, that is, a modern-day choice of relationship status versus a latter-day result of circumstance, often related to mortality rates.

We know from research, that resources, such as money, time and community support have a more significant impact on child and parent experience and/or outcome than a parent’s relationship status.

When you parent alone – whether due to divorce, the loss of your partner, or having a partner who works away from home for long periods of time – trying to manage the family situation can be an overwhelming task at times.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Single Parent Family Day:

If you are a lone parent, it is important to find time and ways to take care of your own needs. There is a quote that I like that says, “how thin can I spread myself before I no longer exist?” We must take care of our own needs before we can take care of our family.

You need to find supports within your extended family, work, and community.

However, do remember that you are a team. Each of you have a role to play on the team. Divy up the chores and responsibilities and stick to a routine as much as possible. Predictability can help conquer the chaos.

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EP 335 – Take A Restorative Nap

While secretly hiding to catch a nap on the job is irresponsible and dangerous, banning napping altogether may not be the best idea either.

• Are you able to nap at work?
• Are you a good napper?
• Would a napping policy be beneficial?

For some of us, napping is essential. A short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance. It can be extremely effective at eliminating fatigue-related accidents and injuries and reducing workers compensation costs. Smart leaders and companies are taking note. They know that plenty of sleep is not for the weak, frail or unsuccessful.

Good Nappers are in good company: Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and George W. Bush are known to have valued an afternoon nap.

Naps can be typed into three different categories:

1. Planned naps
2. Emergency naps
3. Habitual naps

Naps can restore alertness, enhance performance, and reduce mistakes and accidents.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Napping Month:

Take into account these three things when it comes to napping.

First, The right length: A short nap is usually recommended (20 minutes) for short-term alertness without leaving you feeling groggy or interfering with nighttime sleep.

The right environment that is conducive to sleep

And The right time: If you take a nap too late in the day, it might affect your nighttime sleep patterns and make it difficult to fall asleep at your regular bedtime.

A nap can provide an easy way to get some relaxation and rejuvenation

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EP 334 – Be An Angel

Our angels watch out for us. Our angels wipe away our tears. Our angels make our day brighter just being there. And many times we do not recognize that we are looking into the eyes of our angels.

There are probably people in your life that could really use an angel by their side right now. Why not be that person? It’s easy to share love and kindness with the world if you put in a little bit of effort.

On this special day, I am encouraging you to not only be someone’s angel, but to recognize those angels who are already in our lives. They may be our parents, our grandparents, our children, our doctors, our nurses, our teachers, or our friends.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Be An Angel Day:

Look for your angels – those who have made your life easier – and say thank you. They won’t want it, because our true angels don’t usually feel like they have done anything exceptional, but we all can benefit from the appreciation of others.

In such a busy society, people forget to stop and listen. You can be an angel to someone today just by taking the time to really listen to what they have to say. Listen with empathy. Listen without judgement.

Speak with kindness. Simply using kind words to spread positivity can lift up others around you.

Angels offer a helping hand to those in need. When we show a small gesture of kindness and compassion to others, we are spreading love.

Those who encounter you will be lifted up by your blessings of compassion and kindness. Being like an angel is easy, if you just put in the effort.

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EP 333 – Health, Resiliency, and Longevity

It is awesome to watch those videos of those 100+ who are running in the senior games.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get there?

A healthy genetic background is a good start – but research also shows that being positive, staying active, being able to relax, using a sense of humour, being organized, involved in hobbies/community, having a spiritual side, and striving to be a continuous learner are all positive traits that can lead to healthy aging and a long life.

It is important to understand how our mind and body work together to keep us healthy.

If the body is not healthy the mind reacts, and if the mind is full of worry the body functions are affected. The mind and body are so tightly connected that it is difficult and often pointless to separate the two.

Taking care of both through nutrition, exercise and/or stimulation, and rest/relaxation, the mind and the body will work more efficiently and in tune with each other, which should result in a healthier aging process.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Senior Citizens’ Day

Besides the obvious of healthy eating and regular exercise, one should also be sure to include:

• adequate sleep so the body and mind can repair itself
• 6-8 glasses of water to avoid dehydration which can affect one’s memory
• a sense of humour which helps to release natural endorphins
• a variety of hobbies to add satisfaction and enjoyment to life

I am fortunate to have several people in my family who have aged gracefully and where longevity seemed to be the norm.

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EP 332 – Reduce The Clutter

How you organize yourself can either help or hinder in the way that you deal with stress. Clean out your inbox, or clean out your closet and you’ll notice the stress relief from being organized and clutter free.

Clutter can add more chaos. But being too worried that everything is in its place can stop us from being productive and creative as well.

Your personal organization should help you to move forward, give you a sense of control over your space and help to decrease the stress that you feel.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Reduce the clutter week:

Use baskets to gather unread magazines/journals/computer accessories etc.

Colour coded file folders makes for easier identification and location of topics.

The idea of keeping sentimental treasures is not entirely practical and I am not really good at letting go. I know that there is simply no reason to save that dried flower that my first boyfriend gave me back in high school. Besides, how much am I actually enjoying anything that’s packed up in a box? We need to let these things go.

De-junk your clothes closet while you are at it. Look at the bottom third of any drawer. These are usually the clothes that you are not attached to and could be donated.

Purge periodically – it takes time but gives you more space and you may find that it can trigger your creative juices

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EP 331 – Home With Your Kids

At this point in the summer vacation cycle, some of you are very tired of being home or entertaining or dropping off your children and you can hardly wait until the school bell rings. This doesn’t make you a bad parent.

Being home with your children whether for a day or as a career choice can take a lot of energy and creativity, and it is important for parents to take care of themselves and to support each other. Whether you are a working parent or a stay-at-home parent, both of these decisions take a certain sacrifice and toll.

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Stay At Home With Your Kids Day:

Find something fun to do today with your children.

Examine your priorities. Leaving your job may not be an easy decision, but if your heart aches every time you drive away from the daycare center in the morning, it might be time to look at other options.

Financially, there are many more options today. Some parents have chosen flex hours, telework, job sharing, starting their own company, virtual companies etc.

Once you have made the choice make the best of it. Don’t let guilt rule and take the enjoyment out of life. When you are home, be at home. When you are at work, be at work. Be present and engaged.

Finally, on this day, reward yourself and your children. Being a parent is hard – there is no manual and a million right and wrong ways to do just about everything. Give yourself a pat on the back. Look back at what you have accomplished as a parent and take some satisfaction in that. It is not about perfection. It is about raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children, in the very best way that we can.

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EP 330 – Serendipity

What a surprise. Who could have imagined that it would happen because of us meeting like this.

The Seventeenth Law of the Universe is The Law of Serendipity which states that the Universe bends in our direction by providing us with seemingly accidental and unexpected fortuitous circumstances which we often call luck.

Serendipity is the term for a “happy accident” or a “pleasant surprise.” Serendipity is an attitude in which you are always expecting happy surprises to occur.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Serendipity Day

Step out of your routine, step out of your comfort zone, and try new things. Go new places. Meet new people. When you shake things up, you are preparing the ground for serendipity to occur.

Try taking a Serendipity Walk. A Serendipity Walk is where you wander with an empty mind. Serendipity means roving around without thinking about any problem, agenda and plan and see what happens and where you end up. No deadline and no destination. In this kind of walk you give your brain a rest and let your instinct and imagination direct you.

Serendipity Day encourages people to look for and notice those unexpected good things that are always out there, if we have the eyes to see them.

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EP 329 – Notice The Details

Today we honor the insect responsible for more than 1/3 of the food we eat.

The Honey Bee.

Now you may ask what does the honey bee have to do with mental health, stress management or resiliency?

It is all about taking notice. When you go outside, do you stop, look, and listen.

Can you see the bees? Can you hear them buzzing from flower to flower?

Part of building our resiliency is about learning how to pause. August is almost over, have you taken the time to stop, look, and listen for the sounds of summer?

Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating World Honey Bee Day.

Get outside and take a moment to see what nature is busy creating. Listen for the sounds of the bees, the birds, the wind, and the water.

And to celebrate our pollinator:

Visit a beekeeper to become acquainted with their work

Learn more about the value of bees and honey. Did you know that high-quality honey contains many important antioxidants that may be able to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and can promote healing because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties?

 

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EP 328 – Hug Your Boss

Would you?  Could you? Hug your boss?

How is your relationship with your boss? 

According to a website out of the UK this quiz may help you determine if you have a good or stressful relationship with your boss.

    Does your boss trust you?

    Do you trust your boss?

    Have you shared personal stories and weekend activities?

    Do you work well with your boss? Are you productive?

    Where do you stand with your boss?

    Do you work towards the same goals?

    Have you and your boss socialized together?

    Do you speak to your boss openly about problems you have at work?

The more ‘yes’ answers, the more likely you are able to give your boss a hug.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Hug Your Boss Day:

Understand the differences between you and your boss.  Are they more detail-focused or more the ideas type of person?  Do they tend to procrastinate or have unrealistic time frames?  How do they maintain their composure during stressful times?  Are they able to delegate or do they like to be hands-on? 

Work on various ways to improve the relationship between the two of you. Develop strategies that help you to minimize the differences and maximize the similarities.

Communication is the key to a successful relationship.

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EP 327 – Relax!

We finally have a day off.  One that we have been looking forward to.  Only to be struck down with some kind of bug which makes us feel rotten. These symptoms can be a sign of leisure illness and they are often linked to stress caused by work overload and pushing ourselves too hard before taking time off.

Sometimes it is not until we stop the ‘rollercoaster ride’ that our body responds, and we experience these flu or cold like symptoms.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Relaxation Day:

Vacations are important to our health and well-being, so don’t wait for the ‘right’ time.  Make plans to use all of your vacation allotment, whether it be a day off, an extended weekend or a longer vacation period.

Do not over-program your days off.  Look for activities that are relaxing and rejuvenating.

Promote relaxation.  Try deep breathing, visualization, yoga or a massage. 

Get involved in a hobby.  Try gardening, fishing, boating, or reading a book.  Reading something uplifting activates the same positive emotion center as experiencing a happy moment first-hand.

Get out and Play. Play is important for all aspects of our lives, including creativity and relationships. When we play, we trigger a mix of endorphins that lift our spirits and the relationships that we form during play remind us that we are not alone in this world. Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax us.

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EP 326 – Admit You’re Happy

What is your burden to blessing ratio?

How often do you catch yourself complaining about something and how often are you outwardly expressing gratitude?

For most of us, we spend far too much time looking at the negative and the difficult and not nearly enough looking at the positive and the awesome.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Admit You’re Happy Month:

The more that we focus on the positive and the awesome, the bigger the impact it will have on our happiness.

Admitting that we are happy, increases our happiness.

And it encourages others to admit to being appreciative and happy in their lives.

So celebrate the brief moments that make you smile, and the occasions that knock your socks off!

Dr. Amit Sood, Professor of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic, states that life’s happiest moments have one or more of these three ingredients: Creating, Connecting, Caring.

What positive things have happened to you today? Acknowledge all of them.

Be proud of who you are. Celebrate yourself.

Keep a positive mental attitude. You’ll feel better, live better, and be happier.

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EP 325 – Is Romance Dead?

Some say that romance is dead. I don’t think that it’s dead. I just think that our expectations have been lowered. Quick and convenient has polluted our relationships to the point where the effort of being truly romantic is seen as being over the top. We settle for emoji’s, watching TV together, and hanging out.

Romance is so much more.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Resurrect Romance Week:

Remind your significant other as to why you cherish them in the first place.

Romance takes effort and a dash of creativity. Here are some suggestions based on the Love Languages that got me thinking:

Verbal appreciation is extremely powerful towards those who have Words of Affirmation as their primary love language. How about leaving a sweet or sexy note in their coat or on the dashboard of their car?

Acts Of Service might be breakfast in bed or even making the bed.

For those you appreciate Gift Giving, try to think of a meaningful gift, that doesn’t cost anything. Be creative like framing a favourite picture of the two of you.

Quality Time together might be setting up a date night, complete with dressing up. Or going out on an unplanned adventure together.

And for the fifth love language of Physical Touch you may try a foot massage or just holding your special someone’s hand while you drive.

Finally, remember that little romantic gestures here and there won't make an ounce of difference to the quality of your relationship if, the rest of the time, you treat your partner in unloving, negative and disrespectful ways.

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EP 324 - What Will Be Your Legacy?

My son’s archery coach was very sick and my son wrote him a letter letting him know how much my son liked him as a coach and mentor, about how his helpfulness and encouragement made my son feel and how much he was going to be missed.  I was told that this letter touched the man very deeply.  He had a huge impact on my son and he was leaving a wonderful legacy.

So–What words would your friends use to describe you?  What words would your family use?  Your business partners?

This month consider what legacy you are leaving to those around you.

Is your impact something that you can be proud of?   Are your behaviours aligned with your values and beliefs?  What do people think of when they think of you?

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating What Will Be Your Legacy Month:

Some of the legacies that I have been gratefully left…

Financial responsibility – I watch my parents work hard to make ends meet on the family farm. Money was to be used wisely and decisions weighed against needs and wants.

Strong work ethic – They taught me that to get what you want you have to work hard and be persistent. 

Community – I watched both my grandparents and parents volunteer at the church and the local chamber.  I saw how they pitched in when other’s in the community needed their help.  I learned that we have a responsibility to those around us and we help out when we can.

Consider the legacy that you have been left. 

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EP 323 – Is It Time For A Check Up?

I hate going.

The pancake exam. You know, the mammogram.

While I am at it, I really don’t like going for my annual medical check-up.

I don’t like them, but I do know that they are necessary.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Annual Medical Check-Up Day:

Preventive care is important. Everyone should get the recommended immunizations and screening tests.

Here are conditions most people should be screened for:

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Breast cancer

Cervical cancer

Colon cancer

Osteoporosis

And Depression

 

Some studies have found that people who have a yearly check-up don’t tend to be healthier or live any longer than those who forgo the visits. So this is why the annual check up is being revamped and is being replaced by the Periodic Health Visit. Rather than everyone getting the same batch of tests, doctors are supposed to focus on the specific needs of individual patients – taking into account their age, gender and medical history.

The underlying message is clear. If you are concerned about a health issue, don’t wait, see your doctor. Self-care is always a priority.

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EP 322 – Lazy, Hazy Days

I like these lyrics for Lazy Day by Spanky and the Gang:

Blue sky, Sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park.

Ice cream, Day dream, till the sky becomes a blanket of stars.

What a day for pickin' daisies, and lots of red balloons.

And what a day for holdin' hands and bein' with you.

 

So is it good to have a lazy day?

Though being active is healthy for us and procrastination can cause a lot of problems if it goes unchecked, taking a lazy day can actually be good for our mental health.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Lazy Day:

Taking it easy and indulging in a lazy day, can help to restore your energy and refocus your mind.

But first, you have to let go of feeling guilty, like you are being bad by not doing something productive.

Part of being successful is knowing how to add more joy to your life. Part of this is by learning to slow down and jump off the rollercoaster for a while.

Try sleeping in and repairing some of the ill-effects of sleep-debt

Go for a walk and plan nothing. Just be present and in the moment

Sit outside enjoying nature and read a good book. There is nothing like going camping and reading something that is not designed to improve my business or better my life. It is just a story to get caught up in.

A like the song says, it is a great day for just holding hands.

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EP 321 – Holding Hands Reduces Stress

 

When it comes to holding hands it’s not all about romance. 

When you hold the hands of another you are sending the message that the other person is valued, important and noticed.

James Coan of the University of Virginia found that when people hold hands, their brains don’t work as hard to cope with stress. 

To hold someone’s hand is to offer them affection, protection or comfort.

A poll showed that more than half of people couldn’t remember the last time they held their grandparents hand and more than a quarter had never done so. However, almost a fifth of respondents, when asked whose hands they would most like to hold, said it would be the hand of a grandparent who has died.

Loneliness and depression are rampant in today’s society.  Holding someone’s hand, especially of someone who is isolated, dealing with an illness or elderly can help them to be more resilient against the impact of stress, promote better health and combat their feelings of isolation.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Hand Holding Day:

Reach out and touch the hand of someone you love or someone in need.  Not only do they reap the benefit but so do you.

Don’t wait until it’s too late and end up regretting that you didn’t grab at the opportunity.

Robert Fulgham (Everything I Learned, I Learned In Kindergarten) said:

. . . Share everything. . .When you go out in the world, Watch out for traffic, hold hands, And stick together. . . .

If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.

Looking for more tips to build your resiliency’ Look for my book on Amazoncalled Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In

EP 320 – Holding Hands Reduces Stress

When it comes to holding hands it’s not all about romance. 

When you hold the hands of another you are sending the message that the other person is valued, important and noticed.

James Coan of the University of Virginia found that when people hold hands, their brains don’t work as hard to cope with stress. 

To hold someone’s hand is to offer them affection, protection or comfort.

A poll showed that more than half of people couldn’t remember the last time they held their grandparents hand and more than a quarter had never done so. However, almost a fifth of respondents, when asked whose hands they would most like to hold, said it would be the hand of a grandparent who has died.

Loneliness and depression are rampant in today’s society.  Holding someone’s hand, especially of someone who is isolated, dealing with an illness or elderly can help them to be more resilient against the impact of stress, promote better health and combat their feelings of isolation.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Hand Holding Day:

Reach out and touch the hand of someone you love or someone in need.  Not only do they reap the benefit but so do you.

Don’t wait until it’s too late and end up regretting that you didn’t grab at the opportunity.

Robert Fulgham (Everything I Learned, I Learned In Kindergarten) said:

. . . Share everything. . .When you go out in the world, Watch out for traffic, hold hands, And stick together. . . .

If you like today’s wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app.

Looking for more tips to build your resiliency’ Look for my book on Amazon called Stress Out. 52 Weeks To Letting More Life In