#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.
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