Y n o a u e l r C H g a n b i r its p S A reminder from The FMHCA Staff
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have found ourselves in survival mode, living to survive versus living to thrive. What has this done to our daily habits? What has this done to our happiness?
volunteering, signing up for a dance class, or by grabbing a bite with a friend.
Habits to toss: Avoiding the outdoors. Vitamin D plays a big part in controlling the levels of serotonin in your As we all know, happiness has a great deal to do with body. Try to get at least 20 minutes a day our day-to-day habits, so let us pause to spring clean outdoors this Spring (and don't forget your what no longer serves us while we also make room sunblock!). for habits that do. Holding grudges. Forgive others and yourself for the past to make room for the new that is Habits to keep: coming towards you. Showing Gratitude. If we are acknowledging Sleeping less than 7 hours per night. Mayo the bad, chaotic, and stressors going on, let us get Clinic studies have shown that getting less than into the habit of acknowledging the pockets of seven hours of sleep a night on a regular basis good and peace as well. has been linked with poor mental and physical Practicing Movement. Stretching, walking, health. running- whatever makes your body feel good, counts. As you are tossing out old habits and taking on new Plug in. A Harvard study has found that ones, remember to be patient with yourself. Setting embracing community helps us live longer, and small and realistic expectations are both key to be happier. Connect in this season by making these changes last.
