Working on Wellness
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52 Ideas for Your Own Mini “Bucket List” Calendar–Make it Your Best Year Yet!
We are busy. I am stating the obvious. There are a lot of things that we all want to do and a lot of things that we have to do. Saying that, it is still extremely important to take care of ourselves—physically, emotionally, socially. I saw an advertisement for a “Bucket List” calendar. That was my inspiration for this post. Although we have so many obligations, we should take some time out for other activities to make life more enjoyable and meaningful. Here is a list of assorted ideas to add to your calendar throughout the year. The ideas are not intended to require a lot of time or money,…
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Shabbat Morning Services are Good for My Health
I believe that attending Shabbat morning services is good for my health. Over the past few years, I have started attending Saturday morning Shabbat services more regularly. I go on my own. I do it by choice. There is no “reason” for me to attend except for the fact that I want to attend. I am at the stage of life where I am “between” major life events of family and friends. To my knowledge, there are no upcoming weddings, babies, or Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations on the calendar. I will go out on a limb and say that most of us as kids and even when getting older…
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Accountability “Partners”–7 Ideas to Help You Reach Your Goals!
With the new year upon us, I am sure that many of us are setting new goals for our lives. Although not a solution for everything, having some type of accountability “partner” (this “partner” may not be a person per se) can help us all stay on track with making steps toward our goals. Below are some ways and suggestions to incorporate an accountability partner into your plans. (FYI—There are no fancy pictures here, just what I hope are some helpful ideas. If you click on some on the included links, then you will see a nice variety of photos. Enjoy!) 1) Do you want to exercise more? Find someone…
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8 Great Reasons to Plan a Game Night!
I LOVE GAME NIGHT!! I really do believe that most people enjoy a game night. (This is not based on scientific research. It’s just a hunch.) Now that holiday season is upon us, this is a great opportunity to bring back or continue to enhance game night! Why am I a firm believer in game night (or game day or game time)? Here are some reasons (acknowledging that there is some overlap, but that’s okay): 1: Playing a game provides a great opportunity to bond with family and friends. Families can enjoy game nights with a wide range of family members and/or numbers of participants. Some games seem to transcend…
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“Something Rotten” Happened this Summer on Stage!
Now that it has been three summers in a row (check out these links to read about summers one and two), I am officially saying that community musical theater is my summer “thing.” Earlier in the year, the plan was to audition for whatever show was going to be produced. When it was announced that it was “Something Rotten,” I was thrilled! For me, the main things I hope for in a show are lots of dancing and ensemble opportunities. This show is it! (If you have never seen it before, I recommend you look on-line. You can find a recording of entire performances.) In the past I had gone…
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Summer Wellness–9 Ways to Make It a Regular Part of Your Life
Although I still hope to enjoy and share new adventures and experiences, I will be sharing more wellness ideas and suggestions in this post. Hopefully you will find my experiences and ideas beneficial and inspire you to continue to focus on improving and maintaining your personal wellness. Summer is finally approaching!! Here are nine suggestions to help you focus on personal wellness this summer in an enjoyable way but without spending a fortune. You may notice a lot of overlapping within these ideas. That is fine and intentional! Make the most of your summer! 1) WALK. Go outside. Just walk. Walk alone, with a friend, with your dog. Just move…
