Sharing Well-Being in Bits 'n Pieces
Find a quiet spot where you can be alone for a few minutes. To help focus your energy, use something found in nature. It could be a leaf, a flower petal, an acorn or pine cone, or even a fruit or vegetable. Look at it carefully. Notice its color. Are there any patterns or lines? Does it have a smell? Relax, take a few deep breaths, and stay in the moment as long as you can.
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Let your legs take center stage with simple challenges that work the muscle groups in the thighs, backside, and calves. Many of the challenges can be done while sitting down, and all help to gently stretch and strengthen muscles and help keep problems with knees and hips at bay.
Now that we’ve set the clocks forward, what will you do with all that extra daylight? Here’s one idea: Fit in some exercise! A quick post-work walk, run, or bike ride is a healthy way to end the day and provides a nice transition to whatever comes next.
Close your eyes and think of a time when you felt very connected to the natural world, and use your five senses to re-live the experience. For example, if you watched an exquisite sunset on the beach, you might remember the smell of the ocean, the taste of salt on your lips, the sight of the sky, the sound of seagulls, and the feel of sand on your feet. Didn’t experience something with all five senses? Just remember as many as you can.
Game for some frugal fun? Gather some friends or your honey, pull out a favorite game, and have a no-cost night of friendly competition! Add some healthy snacks like cut-up fruit or vegetables, and you’ll have an evening in that’s good for mind and body.
If you haven’t received a flu shot and think it’s too late, think again: public health experts are urging everyone to get one. The flu shot takes two weeks to become completely effective in your body. In the interim, wash your hands often with soap and water, avoid touching your face, and take the time to clean and disinfect surfaces that can harbor flu germs.
Celebrate 2013 Daily Challenge-style! Do your challenge on January 1, mark it “Done,” and you’ll earn a New Year Spark stamp that shows you’re starting off the year with your well-being front and center. Then take a look back at 2012 Daily Challenge highlights at our blog.
