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Congratulations, you made it to the last day of the Mindful Movement Challenge, powered by Humana! We hope you enjoyed getting active while focusing on your mental health this past week and a half. While we’ve reached the end of the challenge, your mindful movement doesn’t have to stop here. In fact, we encourage you to keep your physical activity as ...
Welcome to day 9 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! When you exercise today, do it with a positive mind. Choose a special mantra to repeat inside your head as you work out. No matter what you do — whether it’s going for a jog, doing an online workout, riding a bicycle, or enjoying a walk outside — do it while repeating an optimistic phrase. ...
Welcome to day 8 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! You already know how physical activity benefits your mental and emotional health. Now let’s add another element into the mix: Music. Research proves that music has a positive effect on emotional well-being, including: Improving mood Decreasing anxiety Managing stress If you ...
Welcome to day 7 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! We’ve all got things to do around the house that we push to the bottom of our to-do lists. As we enter the height of fall and approach the start of winter, what better time to cross those must-do items off your list? If it’s a chore that gets you moving, it’ll do your body good. And if you are ...
Welcome to day 6 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! Remember when you were a child, before adult responsibilities added extra stressors to your day? For many people, times were simpler when they were younger. Not to mention you got so much physical activity from running, jumping, climbing, and playing. Today, we challenge you to do ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana ! You may be wondering, what does dirt have to do with mindful movement? Gardening has multiple mental health benefits . It’s been shown to: Reduce stress Boost mood Help addiction recovery Foster human connections Improve memory Whether it’s planting something, weeding ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! When most people think of meditation, they think of stillness. But there is such a thing as meditation that relaxes the mind while moving the body — it’s called qigong (pronounced chee-gong), which literally translates to “energy work.” In this Asian form of yoga, specialized ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! There’s something calming about knowing you’re not alone. Maybe it’s the sense of camaraderie, or the reassurance that someone else understands what you’re going through (because they’re going through it, too.) Either way, research shows that social connections help improve ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! You already know that movement is good for mental health. But did you know that being outside can also boost your mood ? Why not combine both benefits into one mood-boosting nature walk? Find a nearby trail with this search tool called All Trails . Grab a loved one, a good pair of walking ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Mindful Movement challenge, powered by Humana! You know how when you wake up (before getting out of bed), your body naturally stretches without thinking twice? It feels good to “wake up” your muscles after a full night’s rest. Stretching is healthy and beneficial for the body (and mind). It can help reduce body aches, keep you ...
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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!