healthy body
Healthy Harmony
Girls from 12-17 who love art THIS IS FOR YOU.
By Liz McGehee
To achieve mind-body-soul balance, nurture your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs in the following ways: 1. MAINTAIN A GRATEFUL ATTITUDE. Creating and sustaining a positive, appreciative attitude will make or break your day. When you wake up in the morning, before your feet even hit the floor, try to think of 3 things you’re thankful for and really mean it. Over time, having a grateful attitude will improve your life in visible ways.
keeps our moods balanced. If you have trouble sleeping, try stress relievers such as meditation or exercise. 4. ENGAGE IN AT LEAST 20 MINUTES OF MODERATE EXERCISE DAILY. Humans were meant to exercise, pure and simple. Some of us have our physical limits, but there’s no reason why you can’t perform 20 minutes of exercise each day. If you find yourself resistant to the gym, look for a group activity or something you genuinely enjoy so that you will stay accountable and engaged. Working out doesn’t have to feel like work! Find what you love and make it a family affair.
2. FUEL YOUR PASSIONS. Each of us has something we love to talk about or engage in. When you participate in these activities, you feel more emotionally fulfilled and nurture your spirit. From writers to racecar enthusiasts, many people have built The USDA’s fulfilling careers out of their Supertracker website passions simply by pursuing (www.supertracker. them with all their heart. usda.gov) allows you
to create personalized
nutrition and physical 3. GET ENOUGH activity plans. SLEEP EACH NIGHT. I don’t need to sight the countless studies documenting the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation. You can feel the difference between a good night’s rest and a night of tossing and turning. Sleeping the right amount helps us stay motivated, energized and
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INSPIRE HEALTH
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Our small classes will allow students to grow and develop their art skills. Experimenting with all new medium with artist Elizabeth Impastato Fashion Design, Plein air Painting, Self-Portrait, and more.
Session 1 July 17 - 21 9:00am-1:00pm
Session 2 July 24-28 9:00am-1:00pm
Limited to 9 students each session.
www.impastatogallery.com 985-778-5338
5. ADD MORE PLANT-BASED FOOD TO YOUR DIET. The caveman diet makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? Humans were never supposed to eat processed or refined foods, but sometimes we’re just too busy to hand-prepare every single
meal. An easy way to get back to basics, and improve your mental and physical health, is by subbing that cheeseburger for a salad at the drive-thru or grabbing a green, to-go smoothie. Life is made up of small choices. Start small and see where it leads.
