#276 Wellbeing Wednesday II

Mindful that prioritizing self-care and wellbeing is - for body, mind, and spirit - both important and necessary, I am resharing* this A-Z list of suggestions and I do hope a number of these suggestions can be incorporated into daily practice during the 2023 - 2024 school year.

• Afternoon naps at the weekend

• Brushing up on language skills and/or learning a new language

• Creative activities

• Discovering new neighbourhoods during long walks

• Eating well, cooking favourite recipes and experimenting with new recipes and unfamiliar ingredients

• Fresh air

• Good night’s sleep (on a regular basis) [Next year’s World Sleep Day is March 15, 2024]

• H20

• In person catch ups when possible

• Jazz music (this is one of my favourite playlists) or any other music that feeds your soul

• Kindness. Practice kindness always.

• Leisurely afternoons listening to podcasts, music or reading

• Making memories with friends and loved ones

• Nature - close by or further afield

• Outside - taking advantage of the long days, fresh air. Smell the roses (and more)!

• Photography - taking photos, experimenting with techniques, and sharing photos as gifts

• Quizzes

• Reconnecting - in person and/or on-line - with those whom we have lost contact

• Sunshine (it’s free)

• Taking the time to be (in my view, the most important one)

• Unplugging - a digital detox (frequently easier said than done)

• Venturing out of your comfort zone to learn a new skill, discovery something new

• WhatsApp calls and messages with friends around the world

• Xercise (I know that it really begins with an ‘e’)

• Yoga and other exercise

• Zen - cultivate a peaceful and calm energy

In closing, these two insightful quotes serve as a gentle reminder of the importance of self-care:

* Originally written in the midst of the 2021 summer vacation, this list has been slightly revised to remove reference to social distancing and to add the World Sleep Day reference.