tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76541938451536914582024-03-08T10:44:37.121-08:00Mara M ZimmermanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973926808533188424noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7654193845153691458.post-46627788963662988312016-12-13T07:15:00.001-08:002016-12-13T07:15:14.905-08:0010 Easy Tips for Self-Care Strategies for Stress Relief<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reflection-</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once well connected to our own needs, we can better set up for a positive tone for the rest of the day. Reach out into the day. Share with like minds whenever possible. Focus on positive energy wherever you can. We can do good deeds and be good people in our everyday life/life everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take a break-</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never under estimate the power of taking pause. This is a good way to let the faucet of thought drain out. Empty the cup of thought and replace it with positive thoughts, blessings and prayer, silence, or conscious and healthy breathing. Smile, even for a moment or let out a sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Compassion-</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Begin with Self-Compassion. Then reach out</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">to others where you can.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where are you at your best? Go there and help out in a way that relieves the stress and creates a better feeling. Fulfill your need to be compassionate and give back in your own way. Touch base with what brings meaning and purpose to your life. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Inner Peace-</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> While we aim for peace in the world, we can begin by finding a little peace in ourselves. Focusing of self-transformation through self-observation can benefit us in so many ways. Ask for help when you need it. Remember the things in life that make your heart sing. Get stress relief through inner peace. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973926808533188424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7654193845153691458.post-39294000999977076452016-10-28T09:01:00.001-07:002016-10-28T09:01:47.861-07:0010 EASY TIPS FOR THE CHANGE OF SEASONS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Dress Warmer.</b> Keep out the draft. Cover your ears, neck and feet well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 2. Eat Warmer.</b> Be your own furnace. Heat from within. Eat warm soups and stews. Toast, roast and stir-fry. Eat local and colorful whenever possible. Eat seasonally and try baking nutritious varieties of Squash and toasting seeds. Sweet potatoes bake easily and store well in the refrigerator.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 3. Drink Warmer.</b> Warm up the drinks you love, even your Water. Use a lemon or a mint leaf to infuse with a little more flavor, vitamins and minerals. Coffee, tea, milk, and cider can all be heated. Pull out that favorite mug or on the go cup, or treat yourself to a new one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 4. Exercise whenever you can.</b> Busy lives, and shorter, colder days, can keep us feeling sunshine deprived or cooped up. Get outdoors whenever you can for some fresh air and nature. Learn indoor exercises that you love and benefit from. Join a club, get to the spa, take a class or make room in your home or workspace to move around and take a wellness break.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 5. Early Evenings.</b> Enjoy this time of darkness. Slow down, nest a little more. Go to bed earlier or catch up on something. Try evening yoga. Restore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b>6. Create a Booklist.</b> Plan for downtime reading. Magazines, novels, self-help, mystery, whatever you enjoy. Newspapers, articles, or games. Let your mind go and allow your brain to learn something new.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 7. Make Room and De-Clutter.</b> Never a bad idea to de-clutter even a one shelf whenever possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> 8. Pantry.</b> Once that shelf is cleared, re-stock it with a few extra necessities for when the weather does not beg for a trip to the store. Have a few extra food and drink items that store well, on hand.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Vitamin C.</b> Boost your immune system with vitamin C. Prevent and fight sickness by filling your body, mind, and spirit with wellness!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16973926808533188424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7654193845153691458.post-88369116969828285172016-09-14T06:33:00.000-07:002016-09-14T13:29:45.126-07:0010 Easy tips Self-Care for Health Care<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> <b>Hydrate</b>. Try starting the day with a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2.</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pay Attention to Symptoms</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Noticing issues early on can be very
helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask for help when you
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3</b>. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Make healthy food choices</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try convenient, healthy foods for on
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Find
a Balance between eating for nutrition and eating for joy.</b> Try eating a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5.</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Take time for stress relief.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make time for a walk in your day. Pause
for a deeper breath when you need to slow down. Sing a song. Focus on a good
night sleep. Meditate while waiting on a long line. Get some fresh air.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Be
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be
mindful of when you need to kick it up a notch</b>. Be motivated when you need to be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Get
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">9. Nourish not just your body, but also your mind and spirit.
</b>Honor your Whole Self.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>Smile. </b>Someone is wishing you
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