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Build On What You Started 3334

It's day 10 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana .  As this challenge winds down, focus on one mini habit that resonated with you over the past 9 days. Make a commitment to build on what you started. Remember, it doesn’t matter that your goal is small. You’re training your brain for success and building up to what you hope to ...

Build On What You Started 3333

It's day 10 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from   Humana .  As this challenge winds down, focus on one mini habit that resonated with you over the past 9 days. Make a commitment to build on what you started. Remember, it doesn’t matter that your goal is small. You’re training your brain for success and building up to what you hope to ...

What Are 3 Things You’re Especially Grateful For? 3332

It's day 9 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana .    Did you know people with a positive outlook are  one-third less likely  to suffer a cardiovascular event within five to 25 years compared to those with a negative outlook?  Gratitude and positivity promote wellness. One study published by  Harvard Health Publishing ...

What Are 3 Things You’re Especially Grateful For? 3331

It's day 9 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana .    Did you know people with a positive outlook are  one-third less likely  to suffer a cardiovascular event within five to 25 years compared to those with a negative outlook?  Gratitude and positivity promote wellness. One study published by  Harvard Health Publishing ...

Read One Page Of A Book Before Bed 3330

It's day 8 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana .  Did you know that reading reduces risk of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and stress levels? Reading can also help you become more empathetic, expand your vocabulary, and improve your focus and concentration. Immersing yourself in a good book makes your brain come alive . ...

Read One Page Of A Book Before Bed 3329

It's day 8 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana.  Did you know that reading reduces risk of depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and stress levels? Reading can also help you become more empathetic, expand your vocabulary, and improve your focus and concentration. Immersing yourself in a good book makes your brain come alive . ...

Do Standing Push-ups While You Cook 3328

It's day 7 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Planning to make dinner tonight? Whenever you get a free moment (like while you wait for a pot of water to boil), try a standing push-up. Follow these steps:   Stand about an arm’s length away from the kitchen counter. Put your hands on the edge of the counter and lean forward. ...

Do Standing Push-ups While You Cook 3327

It's day 7 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Planning to make dinner tonight? Whenever you get a free moment (like while you wait for a pot of water to boil), try a standing push-up. Follow these steps:   Stand about an arm’s length away from the kitchen counter. Put your hands on the edge of the counter and lean forward. ...

Put Down Your Phone For 5 Extra Minutes 3325

It's day 6 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Being connected all the time isn’t good for the mind and body. Studies show too much time spent on your phone, computer or tablet increases stress and disturbs sleep. This research found that technology use, for some people, is like addiction. That means it may be hard to ditch ...

Put Down Your Phone For 5 Extra Minutes 3324

It's day 6 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Being connected all the time isn’t good for the mind and body. Studies show too much time spent on your phone, computer or tablet increases stress and disturbs sleep. This research found that technology use, for some people, is like addiction. That means it may be hard to ditch ...

Try A Squat Challenge 3323

It's day 5 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Micro-habits are fantastic — instead of being overwhelmed by the big picture, you take it one small step at a time. Today, set aside a few minutes to do one, single squat. If you can do more than one, great! If you can’t, no problem. The goal is to do at least one Tomorrow, try two. Your ...

Try A Squat Challenge 3322

It's day 5 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Micro-habits are fantastic — instead of being overwhelmed by the big picture, you take it one small step at a time. Today, set aside a few minutes to do one, single squat. If you can do more than one, great! If you can’t, no problem. The goal is to do at least one Tomorrow, try two. Your ...

Skip One Dessert Or Sugary Beverage 3321

It's day 4 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Are cookies, cakes, specialty coffees, candy, or sodas your guilty pleasure? Today, skip a goody that you would normally consume. Instead of reaching for your afternoon soda or latte, redirect your attention to healthier choices such as walking around the building lobby, ...

Skip One Dessert Or Sugary Beverage 3320

It's day 4 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Are cookies, cakes, specialty coffees, candy, or sodas your guilty pleasure? Today, skip a goody that you would normally consume. Instead of reaching for your afternoon soda or latte, redirect your attention to healthier choices such as walking around the building lobby, ...

Hold A Plank Position 3319

It's day 3 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Planks are one exercise that can be done quickly while working multiple areas of the body. By holding yourself in a plank position for 5, 10, 15 seconds (or however long you can hold), you’re working your:   Biceps Neck Shoulder muscles Core Legs Give it a try today! Get down on ...

Hold A Plank Position 3318

It's day 3 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from  Humana . Planks are one exercise that can be done quickly while working multiple areas of the body. By holding yourself in a plank position for 5, 10, 15 seconds (or however long you can hold), you’re working your:   Biceps Neck Shoulder muscles Core Legs Give it a try today! Get down on ...

Do A One Minute Breathing Exercise To Reduce Anxiety 3317

It's day 2 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from Humana . Deep-breathing is beneficial in more ways than one . It reduces stress, cleanses the lungs, increases brain function, and promotes better sleep. Exercises like yoga and tai chi use proper breathing techniques as their foundation because they calm the mind and body. When you ...

Do A One Minute Breathing Exercise To Reduce Anxiety 3316

It's day 2 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from Humana . Deep-breathing is beneficial in more ways than one . It reduces stress, cleanses the lungs, increases brain function, and promotes better sleep. Exercises like yoga and tai chi use proper breathing techniques as their foundation because they calm the mind and body. When you ...

Do Mini Exercises While Watching Your Favorite Shows 3315

It's day 1 of the  Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from Humana . If you watch television or are binging a series, get up and exercise during the commercials breaks and between episodes. What do you currently do during commercials? Do you tune them out with something else, like scrolling through social media? Or do you fast forward?  Every ...

Do Mini Exercises While Watching Your Favorite Shows 3314

If you watch television or are binging a series, get up and exercise during the commercials breaks and between episodes. What do you currently do during commercials? Do you tune them out with something else, like scrolling through social media? Or do you fast forward?  Every time those pesky ads start rolling, do an exercise instead. Try one of these ...

Are You Ready? 3313

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step - Lao Tzu Our next challenge, Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from Humana will focus on the development of mini habits, which are small and achievable actions that build over time to help you reach your goals. Are you ready? To begin, it’s helpful to understand the structure of habits, which ...

Are You Ready? 3312

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step - Lao Tzu Our next challenge, Small Steps = Big Changes, powered by support from Humana will focus on the development of mini habits, which are small and achievable actions that build over time to help you reach your goals. Are you ready? To begin, it’s helpful to understand the structure of habits, which ...

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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...

yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!

it also works for me.  I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing. 

I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients. 

Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!