In Memorium

from Musicwoman Magazine Spring 2021

by Musicwoman and Musicman Magazines

Health Corner: On That Note by Lydia Harris

NICKI MATHIS, artist, musician, singer, bandleader, producer, promoter, presenter, poet, writer, songwriter, was born in El Paso, TX, in 1936. She resided in Hartford, CT. Nick began singing in the tri-state area with the Emery Austin Smith and Norman Gage bands. She formed her own Afrikan Amerikan Jazz band in the 1980s, with Jim Argiro, Paul Brown, Jr.Ortiz, Emmitt Spencer, and Lenzy Wallace Jr. She began producing The Many Colors of a W*O*M*A*N Jazz Festivals, showcasing jazzwomen and their contributions to African American’s indigenous creative art form, jazz. Nicki received rave reviews, performing with Norman Johnson and Jr Ortiz for the Martin Luther King. Jr celebration at Yale Peabody Museum of National History. She and Norman celebrated last autumn at Windsor Art Center.

by Lydia Harris (con’t)

(con’t from page 41) you contentment and balance, then engaging in actions and habits that will make those come true. Wellness requires that you actively solve your own problems and address your health issues rather than just waiting for a doctor or someone else to tell you what to do. Your wellbeing depends on how well you advocating for your personal needs, how proactive you are about preventing problems, and how you take charge of your health.

Those with genuine wellbeing feel content, energized, connected, and balanced. They are contented with the way things are in their lives and they have balance between their mind, body, and spirit. Wellbeing comes from within you. It is unique for every person who pursues it.

Be aware of your current status, what you need, and where the imbalances in your life are. Learn to listen to your body and your mind, notice what is happening, and identify steps to help you achieve your goals. Safeguard your mental health to protect your thinking, reasoning, productivity, emotional stability, and relationships.

Your mental health is crucial to achieving your goals, realizing your dreams, and being happy in this life. Adopt positive self-care routines including some of the strategies below that can help you relieve stress, improve your outlook, and reduce physical symptoms like high blood pressure and gastrointestinal distress.

Musicians provide the world with music that has the power to transcend, transform and track our lives. During the pandemic, life as we knew it changed. We depend on musicians to keep the sounds of harmony, joy, peace, and activity flowing to and through the world. Thank you for all that you are doing to help our global citizens and communities weather the storm. Please be well, physically, emotionally, and mentally. And if you need help, please ask for it.

Become more mindful Express feelings appropriately Create a strong support system Quit your bad habits Reduce your stress Get plenty of quality sleep Give yourself a break Keep a journal Spend time outside Find/align with your purpose Think Positively Give to others in need Practice gratitude Take care of loved ones Find a hobby Become more resilient Accept yourself Practice deep breathing daily Learn to forgive Seek the right medical care Be active; exercise 150 min. per week Eat a healthy diet Engage in mind and body calming activities Seek balance in your life Look for ways to learn from loss Get feedback from others Limit social media use and the news! Let go of unhealthy relationships Laugh often Become a pet owner Spend time with friends Quit multitasking Learn to be assertive Don’t dwell in/on the past Build your self-esteem Focus on a growth mindset See your doctor regularly Drink more waterLet go of guilt Believe in something Work on your posture Focus on goals Build your strengths Be happy for others Learn new things Change your negative self-talk Learn to name your emotions Look for self-sabotaging behaviors Know your strengths Start each day with a positive thought Embrace change Reflect Set realistic goals

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