Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL Mindfulness means taking back control of your mind and gently tugging the reins of your wild thoughts so they dissipate. It means kindly yet firmly informing your
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL Time to declare STRAW WARS! Although straws amount to a tiny fraction of ocean plastic, their size makes them one of the most insidious polluters because they
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL 7 Ways to Become More Courageous: Do reconnaissance to remove aspects of the unknown. Uncertainty breeds fear. Do a dry run. Use relaxation techniques. A little fear
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL The theme for 2019 BLACK HISTORY MONTH is "Black Migrations," honoring African Americans in motion -- as they moved from the farm to the cities, and from poverty
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL It’s NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH. Don’t wait for a disaster. Someone needs blood now! It couldn't be more important: • About 36,000 units of red blood cells and
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL December is UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH. We all are encouraged to stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all humans. Take a little time this month
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL It’s Military FAMILY Appreciation Month. It’s always nice to support a military spouse by saying, "Thank you for your service,” but what more can you do? Offer your
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL Here are some tiny actions that make a big difference! • Set positive affirmation reminders on your phone that will pop up at random times of the day.
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL In honor of GRANDPARENTS DAY on Sunday, reach out and make their day: • Prepare a healthy, home-made meal or treat, then sit down and share it with
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each Friday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE MINDFUL Friends are key to our personal happiness and emotional well being. Cherish your friends every day, but particularly this Sunday, NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY! Here are three simple ways
Here's what we talked about this week. If you aren't receiving your THIS FIVE MINUTES each weekday, be sure to sign up! THIS FIVE MINUTES | BE FIT Take this quick FITNESS QUIZ: 1. We all know daily exercise is important, but how many minutes is best? 20, 40 or 60 minutes? Answer: Young people should
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