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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER/EDITOR

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So long 2020, and HAPPY NEW YEAR

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THOSE WORDS CAN’T RING TRUE ENOUGH. Happy New Year…. Although we

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always take away the great memories from our past years, looking back on 2020 I

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feel like most of us would say this is probably one of the most challenging and weirdest years any of us has seen in our lifetime. I mentioned to my two kids that 2020 is a year that their kids will read about in history books, digital textbooks of course. With our January issue being themed with “Health & Wellness”, its is only fitting to make sure we all take a moment to give kudos and cheers to our first responders,

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our doctors and nurses, health professionals and the ones who help us when we are in need. What a job they have done and been tasked with in 2020. As a community, we have come together to deal with the craziest of circumstances, protocols, and situations that we will most likely not see for another 100 years. No doubt they, and us, all need a break. Its to all of you, the Colorado Springs Community, that I personally give a shout out to. Weathering the storm, dealing with financial hardships, and supporting our business community, our neighbors, and all the people we touched this year. And with that, lets kiss 2020 goodbye! Look to embrace the future, new opportunity,

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a blank slate that calls for each of us to make an entry and start to map out our lives

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through the new year.

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Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise……I wish you ALL the happiest of new year’s in

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2021. Whether starting with a new beginning and perspective in 2021 or continuing

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the momentum you have started in recent years…We all deserve the best of luck and the opportunity for success! Scott Barr, Publisher 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress 18 Responding to Surging Interest - Colorado Launches Backcountry Winter Safety 22 Keep Your Mind + Body Healthy This Winter

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people can attend any single event or combination

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

5 simple ways to relieve stress ARTICLE BRIANNA TOWNE, MS PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEE KAY PHOTOGRAPHY

EVERYONE IS LOOKING FOR LESS STRESS. The problem is our identities are often tied to our stress levels. The ability to slow down, take a break and rest can only come when you allow yourself to let go of your identity as someone who’s always “on” and always providing or working or hustling. I see it daily with the clients I work with: constantly running in fight-or-flight mode, fatiguing adrenals, terrible sleep, but the real issue is that they’re not willing to allow themselves to rest because hustling is a part of their identity. Stress is a silent killer. It’s the precursor to almost every illness. While we need some level of stress in our lives, we can’t live in it constantly. Chronic stress can lead to everything from heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and weight gain to depression and anxiety. The following are my 5 favorite ways to de-stress and turn off that constant fight-or-flight mode. In addition, try adding this warm ginger citrus tonic to your nightly routine to unwind and relax instead of grabbing a glass of wine. CONTINUED >

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“ T he a bi l it y to slow dow n, ta ke a brea k a nd rest ca n on ly come when you a l low you rsel f to let go of you r identit y as someone who’s a lways “on” a nd a lways prov id i ng or work i ng or hustl i ng.” CityLifestyle.com/ColoradoSprings

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:: S TE P 1 :: Meditation is one of the best ways to tap into the sympathetic nervous system and release stress. To start, sit quietly with your eyes closed for 3-5 minutes daily and just breathe. If thoughts come up, notice them, and let them go. Don’t cling. If you feel yourself getting distracted, count your breaths and focus on the gentle rise and fall of your belly. :: S TE P 2 :: The best type of exercise is one that you enjoy. Good news is, the exercise you enjoy can also help reduce stress levels. Yoga, running, weight training, cycling, whatever you enjoy. Aim for fitting in movement 3x/week for optimum benefits. :: S TE P 3 :: The foods you eat absolutely can contribute to your stress response. Large amounts of processed foods, added sugars, caffeine and alcohol can spike cortisol (stress hormone) levels. Opt for real foods, lots of veggies, fruits and whole grains to keep stress and blood sugar levels balanced. :: S TE P 4 :: Prioritize sleep. The number one indicator of chronic stress I see in patients is poor sleep. Turn off screens at least 1hr before bed, keep your phone out of the bedroom, get blackout curtains and an eye mask. If you find yourself tossing and turning all night, keep a journal or notebook and pen by the bed so you can get pesky thoughts out of your head. :: S TE P 5 :: Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is an incredibly effective way to lower your stress levels while making others feel better, too. It’s a win-win! A few ways to express gratitude: write a list of 10 things you’re thankful for before bed each night, say ‘thank you’ more often, write letters to friends for no reason other than to say hi and thanks. Don’t forget yourself! Each day, thank yourself, your body, your mind, for all it does for you.

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COLORADO’S NATURAL SPACES SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VISITATION AND USE IN 2020, SPURRED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. This increased interest in visitation and discovery of the state’s public land provides an opportunity to educate all Coloradans and visitors about backcountry safety and the State’s strong outdoor ethos, which must be respected to conserve natural lands and maintain healthy wildlife populations, enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities and tourism economy. The Colorado Tourism Office is raising awareness of backcountry risks and the importance of backcountry education by encouraging Coloradans and visitors to stay safe while having fun in the outdoors this season. This initiative was developed as a collaboration among three state agencies -- the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) -- to reduce pressures on natural resources, Colorado Search CONTINUED >

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and Rescue and rural public health systems already

Ritter. “With so many trying outdoor experiences

stressed by the COVID-19 pandemic.This win-

for the first time these days, we saw an import-

ter-long effort encourages backcountry enthusiasts

ant opportunity to help backcountry newcomers

to take the Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety

get on the right path to stay safe and reduce

Pledge and send donations to the all-volunteer

their impacts.”

Colorado Search and Rescue Association.

dents and people booking trips to Colorado to

commit themselves to three principles: Know

a new winter backcountry safety microsite

Before You Go, Recreate Responsibly and Care

on Colorado.com filled with resources, includ-

for Colorado.

ing a listing of both online and in-person safety

Unlike past tourism campaigns aimed at inspiring travel, the CTO’s latest effort uses a 30-second video, digital advertising and social media to encourage people to keep themselves and others safe.

The campaign guides both Colorado resi-

The new pledge asks outdoor adventurers to

classes and a directory of backcountry guides and outfitters. Winter in Colorado offers something for everyone from the festive atmospheres of our cities to

“Colorado is seeing a surge of interest in win-

adventures that can be found on the snowy slopes.

ter backcountry recreation, whether backcoun-

Just make sure to Know Before You Go, Recreate

try skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or fat

Responsibly and Care for Colorado and keep

biking,” said Colorado Tourism Director Cathy

yourself--and our public lands--safe and sound.

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KEEP YOUR BODY + MIND HEALTHY THIS WINTER Let’s face it… Winter makes it tougher to stay healthy. And this winter is tougher than average. Colds. Flu. A global pandemic.

Let’s get down to the cellular level for a moment. How do you support each cell’s metabolism? You could pick any cell in the body, but since we’re dealing with a pandemic, let’s choose an immune cell.

So, what can we do to give our bodies the best chance

“Don’t you want your immune cell’s metabolism on

at staying strong and healthy through winter’s dark

a cellular level to be the best that it can be so that if

days? How can we boost our immunity?

you do get a virus – whether it’s from the pandemic

We enlisted the expert help of Dr. Jamie Glover, founder/owner of Glover Family Medicine in Monument

or some other virus – it has the best shot of handling that well?”

and assistant clinical professor for the University of

Studies indicate that aerobic metabolism is less

Colorado’s School of Medicine. She helped narrow down

inflammatory than the faster-paced anaerobic metab-

the list to a few common sense, science-backed ideas.

olism, in which oxygen demand is greater than supply.

“In the past, people were just kind of doing those

The problem with many viruses, illnesses and Covid-19 is

things out of intuition,” said Glover, who is also a

the inflammation they create and how the body handles

former Air Force physician. “And now, maybe some

the ensuing inflammatory “storm.”

science is coming out that helps us understand why those things work.”

Keeping inflammation low on a day-to-day basis may help protect you from more serious issues when you’re

Metabolism: Work(out) Smarter, Not Harder

ill. The best way to stay in the aerobic range is to subtract

If you’re not training for a marathon or trying to lose

your age from 180 and keep your heart rate near that

100 pounds, take it easy. A growing body of research suggests that light exercise might even be better than heavy workouts when it comes to overall health.

number for the duration of your exercise. Elite athletes may have solid reasons to push their heart rates higher. But that comes at a cost – more

Counterintuitive, right?

strenuous workouts can mean more recovery for

“It sounds kind of boring to say I recommend walking

your body. For most of us, aerobic creates a stronger

30 minutes 6 to 7 times a week or an hour 3 to 4 times

body constantly in an optimal state rather than con-

a week,” Glover said. “But it’s very, very good for you.”

stantly trying to recover.

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KEEP YOUR BODY + MIND HEALTHY THIS WINTER (CONTINUED)

foods. Glover says to lean toward things “as close

+ 8 ounces of malt liquor (7% alcohol content) + 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content) + 1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof (40% alcohol

to their source in nature as possible.” For instance,

content) distilled spirits or liquor

FOOD: VARIETY MATTERS Look for a variety of foods – especially plant-based

instead of grabbing a bottle of salad dressing from the store, you could consider using a drizzle of olive oil and a shake of salt or pepper as dressing. Vitamins and nutrients are best absorbed through

VITAMINS What if you aren’t sure you get enough vitamins and minerals from your food?

your foods. So, what foods are worst and best? Limit

Glover doesn’t recommend loading your body

refined sugars and simple, starchy carbs. Reach

with supplements, but there are a handful that are

instead for whole grains, healthy fats, fiber, protein

well-tested and might help support your immune

and fruits and vegetables.

system. An old-fashioned multi-vitamin wouldn’t

Have you heard the saying, shop the perimeter of the grocery store? That is where you’ll find most of the

hurt, she said. Try to choose one tailored to your age and gender. And…

freshest, most nutritious foods, including produce, meat and dairy. It’s an easy place to start, right? “Beets, dark berries, darker roughage are slam dunks, if you can figure out a way to incorporate those into your diet.”

+ VITAMIN D Covid-19 has propelled this one to superhero status. Its health benefits are vast, but it doesn’t occur naturally in many foods. Fatty fish such as salmon

Those so-called superfoods are high in antiox-

and tuna are the best sources. Other foods such as

idants, vitamins and minerals. Seem like a big step

some cereals, milk and orange juice sometimes are

from where you are now? Start with 1-2 days a week

fortified with it.

and work your way up.

Sun is another great source, but it’s tough for most people to get enough rays.

DRINKS: WATER, BOOZE AND OTHER FLUIDS

“Basically, you might need to be in a short-sleeved

If you drink eight cups of water per day, congrat-

shirt and shorts, at least, to get the kind of sun

ulations! For the rest of us, a little tip: Eight cups of

you need,” Dr. Glover said. “So, that’s hard to do in

water is a g-o-a-l. The actual guidance is 64 ounces

Colorado in the winter.”

of fluid. A cup of tea or coffee counts. So does soup.

And even in summer, many people cover up or

“It doesn’t have to be all water.”

wear sunscreen – great for helping prevent skin can-

Things like soda and other artificially flavored and

cer, but both reduce vitamin D.

sweetened drinks, however, might not be your best bet. Try a squeeze of lemon or lime in your water, if you’d like added flavor.

So, what’s a person to do? Your doctor can test your levels. Or you can take a supplement, simply as insurance. The darker your skin, the more likely you are to be deficient.

WHAT ABOUT BOOZE?

safe and probably beneficial for many body functions

noticed a marked increase in alcohol use among her

to take 4000 International Units per day if you have

patients. She doesn’t judge. But she does suggest

dark skin or 2000 International Units per day if you

knowing what a serving is and being honest with

have light skin.”

yourself about your intake.

+ ZINC

“Sometimes, people put three servings in a glass,” she said. According to the CDC, a standard drink is equal to

“If you don’t have access to testing… it would be

Since the start of Covid-19, Glover said she has

In addition to supporting many bodily functions, Zinc appears to have some antiviral properties and bodies don’t store it, so make sure you’re getting

0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. That’s roughly:

enough. Foods that contain it include dairy, eggs,

+ 12 ounces of beer (5% alcohol content); less for

nuts, some vegetables, meat, shellfish, whole grains

craft beer

and legumes.

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KEEP YOUR BODY + MIND HEALTHY THIS WINTER (CONTINUED)

easier said than done. If you are one of those folks, Glover offers a few research-backed tips:

+ Keep a notebook by your bed. If you are stressed, anxious or simply ruminating on something, studies show writing down just a few words about it + VITAMIN C This is perhaps the biggest immune booster

+ Limit caffeine before bed – at least six hours and

of all, so it wouldn’t hurt to take 75 to 100 mg daily

longer if needed. Figure out what’s best for you.

and bump it up if you’re exposed to a nasty bug,

+ Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time

Glover said.

every day.

+ MELATONIN

+ Take a break from electronics at least an hour

Many people think of melatonin as a sleep aid.

before bed. Read. Meditate. Use a guided relax-

But research suggests its benefits may be wider

ation app. Breathe.

reaching than that. Ask your doctor about the pos-

+ If you try the above and still can’t sleep, get

sible benefits of taking 300 mcg or so each evening.

some help. “Some things are not intuitive,” Glover

“It is an antioxidant. It is anti-inflammatory. It

said. Find a sleep psychologist or psychiatrist.

does actually have a role in cellular metabolism.”

Go to an insomnia clinic. Read up on cognitive

And Finally… Get Some Sleep!

behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). There

If you’re not sleeping well, your body isn’t func-

are even apps that might help.

tioning as well as it could.

can help you release it and fall back to sleep.

Glover’s best advice, perhaps, is this: “In these

Adults should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep

times of winter and a pandemic, there is some

daily and teens should be getting a couple of

good. We are learning new things. We will get

hours more than that. But for some of us, that’s

through this together.”

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reimagining the system that works best for you. It’s difficult to imagine spaces any other way than

live in the present and prepare for the future. When you let go of inconsequential physical things in your home, you also are better equipped to let go of significant emotional things in your life that no longer serve you.

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3. MINIMIZE Minimize by decluttering items that you no longer love, need, or use. This step is essential. Clutter occupies precious

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ARTICLE HILLARY ROSE

Visualize the space by clearing out all items and

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1. VISUALIZE

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Shuga’s has been the place to go for 20 years! Why? They have great food! They have great drinks! They have great atmosphere... think the place you want to take your cousin to impress when they are in town! Alas, now, the full menu. Including their cocktails are available for take out. Must have: Brazilian coconut shrimp soup: Must drink: the Beet Down. Shugas.com

Atmosphere Gastropub, brought to you by the owners of Back East Bar & Grill and Chef Steven Bailey, is currently offering an inventive and specialized menu featuring family meals with mouth-watering options

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such as pork belly mac & cheese. Grab one of their

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cocktails to go—such as the signature Smoked Cherry Old Fashioned—and pair it with the decadent Tuna Tartare. atmospheregastropub.com ATMOSPHERE GASTROPUB

COLORADO SPRINGS IS A CITY ON THE CREST OF A RENAISSANCE. As someone who has bounced from city to city, I can tell you there’s no place quite like The Springs. Our community is fired-up, engaged and fiercely protective of our small businesses. This is especially true for our restaurant industry, an industry that has been enjoying a culinary revolution over the past several years. And while pandemic-related lockdowns may have hampered things a bit, that hasn’t stopped our community from doing everything it can to keep our great restaurants afloat. There’s no place like home, and ours is one worth fighting for. Here are 6 local restaurants offering exciting carry out options.

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STELLINA PIZZA

LUCHAL’S

Luchal’s began as a food truck with a devoted following; it

Taking over the former Willamette Market in the Mid-

has now joined the all-star vendor lineup at South Tejon’s

Shooks Run neighborhood downtown, Stellina offers

Coati Food Hall. Veteran-owned, Luchal’s unique take on

casual, fresh, and from-scratch pizzas, pasta, and gelato.

soul food offers some of the best seafood in The Springs

They’ve even added carry-out pasta kits to their online

(including some of the best fried shrimp this side of the

order menu. Try the Polpeta pizza for meat balls that will

Mississippi). Try the Crabalicious Fries generously topped

satisfy both belly and soul, or indulge with a bowl of Cacio

with blue crab meat. coatiuprise.com

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Another local favorite, Pig Latin hardly needs an introduction. With a popular food truck and a brick and mortar location off of Dublin, Pig Latin is always bustling, and serves up Latin-Caribbean fusion dishes and innovative cocktails to go. You can order from their full menu online for pick up, or dine on their sensory-stimulating patio which offers heaters, rope swings, and colorful murals. Try the popular and delicious Island Tacos. PigLatinCocina.com PIG LATIN COCINA

AMBLI GLOBAL CUSINE

Ambli Global Cuisine debuted in Colorado Springs earlier this year and brings an exciting and sophisticated vibe that many of us were hungry for. Co-Owner Pariza Mehta radiates passion and pride for her globally-inspired dishes featuring fresh and in-house ingredients. Even the cranberry juice in their Cosmopolitan is house made! Try the Kuku Paka from Ambli’s new carry out menu. AmbliDenver.com CityLifestyle.com/ColoradoSprings

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MEN’S M E N TA L H E A LTH IF PHRASES LIKE “MAN UP,” OR “BE A MAN” FEEL FAMILIAR TO THE VERNACULAR USED WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG OR SOMETHING YOU LIVE BY AS AN ADULT, TAYLOR DRAPER, OF INHERENT CLOTHIER CAN RELATE. Taylor spent most of his life clinging to words like these because it’s what he knew. He heard them as though they were pillars of strength to draw from in the hard times that would allow him to arise, to overcome. A handful of years ago Taylor found his home life in ruins, his personal state suffering, inundated with work offered by his handful of business that were

a minor tweak offered a healthy feeling and also bore his new

more stressful than satisfaction. In the midst of a

company, Inherent Clothier, where now pours his heart and

pivotal time, Taylor found himself beside his wife in

soul. While feeling fresh and restored by different fabrics, pat-

marriage counseling. For the first time, he started to

terns and cuts worn, he grew curious as to any studies offer-

vocalize some of these ideals and began realizing

ing factual premise around the correlation of mental wellness

that their impact had detrimentally prevented him

and getting dressed, and sure enough, he found a plethora of

from speaking of his sufferings. As Taylor began to

information. Since Taylor has worked tirelessly to incorporate

do the opposite of what was ingrained in him, by

awareness around the lack of attention men tend to pa to their

speaking through the bothersome moments, the

mental health. He’s helping to incubate safe spaces and give

heavy moments, the situations that were causing

permission for men to process through life with their words.

heartache and real strife, Taylor felt the weight

Inherent Clothier the manifestation of this combination and it

lifting. The culmination of all things in that season

is creating real change. Taylor Draper creating a movement and

allowed him to see that his own mental health had

wearing it well.

been sacrificed by way of a facade of strength. It was time to pause and to begin implementing new rhythms, new words to live by. While working through the hardships of his entrepreneurial life, marriage, and his individual life struggles, Taylor found himself starting each new day by dressing well. This simple adjustment,

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CULINARY CREATIONS

G R A N D M A’ S V E G E TA B L E BEEF SOUP INGREDIENTS + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite sized pieces + 2 medium onions, small chopped + 4 medium carrots, chopped in bite sized pieces + 3 cups of potatoes, chopped in bite sized pieces + 2 28 ounce cans good quality whole tomatoes + 1 cup each of your favorite vegetables. I recommend frozen corn, lima beans, peas, green beans. + 8 cups beef broth. You can use bouillon or Better Than Bouillon and add water to equal the 8 cups + 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS 01 DHeat oil in large soup pot over medium high heat. 02 Salt and pepper beef, add to pot and brown. Don’t overcrowd so brown the beef in two batches. Remove browned beef from pot and set aside. 03 Add the chopped onion and carrots and saute until soft about 5 minutes. Add beef broth, water, potatoes, tomatoes and browned beef and cover and simmer until potatoes are tender about 30 minutes. 04 Add vegetables, cover, and bring back to simmer for an hour. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. I sometimes add another cube or teaspoon of bouillon at this point if I want to up the beef flavor. 05 Allow soup to continue to simmer for another 30 minutes. 38

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GIVING BACK

NEW YEAR, P O S ITI V E H A B IT S 01

POSITIVE PANDEMIC HABITS TO CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR

T I P G E N E R O U S LY:

The value of delivery services has risen as everyone is ordering more meals, groceries, and Amazon items. Delivery employees are a new breed of essential workers that are stepping out into the world every day to encounter people and take risks with their own health. Make sure to keep showing your appreciation for what they are doing by giving generously back to them.

HOME EXERCISE:

With the shutdown of life, we have had to adapt

LE ARN SOMETHING:

It’s always beneficial to keep your brain active!

our normal gym activities. With lack of equip-

Learning a new language helps you communicate

ment or scheduled classes, we have had to be

with someone you normally wouldn’t. Learning a new

resourceful with using things around our house,

skill can help you redo or update a part of your house

discovering online resources, and incorporating

that needs refreshed. Acquiring knowledge builds,

the whole family to create our own in-home work

helps in everyday life, and shows you what you are

out regimes to stay healthy. It’s a great habit to

capable of (it may even help you win on Jeopardy!).

carry into the new year as it is cheaper, convenient, and still amazingly effective.

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R E D I S C OV E R I N G O L D FAVO R I T E S :

SE LF - CARE :

A low stress life is the dream and while at first it was stressful to be forced to slow down, many people discovered this past year that the lack of

Oldies are goodies! Bringing back the past through

stressors was beneficial physically, emotionally,

movies, tv shows, novels, games, and activities

& mentally as they had to solely focus on taking

are nostalgic and heart-warming. Reliving things

care of themselves. As the world spins full-force

that you loved and sharing them with your loved

into the new year, don’t forget to treat yourself with

ones helps bridge generation gaps and create new

something that allows you to relax, breathe, and

priceless memories.

refills your bucket.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WE LEARN FROM OUR PAST, WE HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. May 2021 bring us new opportunities, health, and wellness. Cheers to a New Year! - Colorado Springs Lifestyle magazine.

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