Be your best #347

You can’t grab something with a closed fist. So, receiving things like forgiveness, kindness, or apologies is impossible if you’re holding on too tightly to a negative emotion.

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Feels like we need this. Join me for celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb 9 - 12. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness week: Kindness is not just giving people things; there are different types. Here are three of them. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/three-types-of-kindness

Kindness needs no definition, and comes with no expectations. (Continuing on the Random acts of kindness week posts) https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/three-types-of-kindness

New recipe: Apple-y Apple Cake. So so good. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/apple-cake

Your Random Acts of Kindness quote for the day: Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness." Maya Angelou

Your random acts of kindness week thought: Your act of kindness doesn't have to be a physical act. "We can remember that today we can be a gift to each person we meet, just by looking at them with eyes of love." ~Terry Patten

What does it look like to build your village? Let's support our friends, especially when they need us most. Help when we can with what we can.  

https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/build-a-village

Your Random Acts of Kindness quote for the day: Kindness: Loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weaknesses.

Wellness News Around the 'Net

Physical Health

Eat Well

Probably, you are eating enough protein?  Probably.  But how do you know for sure?

https://www.self.com/story/protein-deficiency?

Be Active

Go. Outside.  Go on.

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-tips/4-health-benefits-of-outdoor-workouts/

Let's move!

Cardio moves paired with ab-focused moves = a really full body workout!  Let's get to it!  Start your music!

https://www.intervaltimer.com/shared/orTlRt3VZaInVehkEvwz-45-On-Cardio-Abs

Spiritual Health

What does low self-esteem look like?  Probably different than you would imagine; it isn't just not liking yourself.

https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-low-self-esteem-5185978

Mental & Emotional Health

It's not just about seeing the glass half full or half empty.  Optimism is a habit that you can develop to have a more positive outlook in life.

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a60961683/how-to-be-more-optimistic

Social Health

You did want to go and now … you really don’t wanna.  Now, what can you do to un-rsvp and not make your host angry?

https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/how-to-respectfully-decline-an-invitation-to-a-social-obligation-you-simply-do-not-feel-like-attending

Be your best, friends

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