Resources: Articles 6 Journaling Benefits and How to Start Right Now - Healthline Journaling for Emotional Wellness - University of Rochester Medical Center 10 Ways Journaling Benefits Students - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (December 30, 2020)
Resources: Articles Digging into the Health Benefits of Gardening - Kaylee Fang, The University of Texas Austin (July 20, 2023) Digging into the benefits of gardening - Mayo Clinic Health System (July 12, 2022) Dig this: If you're stressed, grab a shovel - Gorge County Media (November 9, 2022) Digging In The Dirt Really Does Make [...]
Resources: Articles Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke - Mayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic Laugher: A New Prescription for Good Health - Kendal at Oberlin (June 12, 2023) The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - US Department of Veterans Affairs Laughing is good for you - here's why - Case Western Reserve University [...]
Resources: Tips to tackle the holiday meals Let the splurging only happen for the main meal, and the rest of the day be sure to get what your body needs to stay balanced Say NO - many of the foods we eat are because of traditions, not because we enjoy them. Remember what [...]
Resources: 8 Wellbeing Benefits of Practicing Gratitude - London Mindful (May 17, 2022) The Science of Gratitude - Misty Pratt, Mindful.org (Feb 17, 2022) Gratitude Meditation: A Simple but Powerful Intervention - Joaquín Seva, Bc.S. (Apr 21, 2017)
Resources: The Intersection of Nature & Well-Being - Michael Taylor, Leave No Trace (March 1, 2023) Nature and mental health - Mind Nurtured by nature - Kirsten Weir, American Psychological Association (April 1, 2020) Associations between Nature Exposure and Health: A Review of the Evidence - Marcia P. Jimenez, Nicole V. DeVille, Elise G. Elliott, [...]
Resources: Why Singing? - Sing Up Foundation 10 Ways that Singing Benefits Your Health - Healthline Singing is Good for you. Singing with others may be even better. - Alexandra Moe, The Washington Post In pain? Listening to your favorite music can provide relief, study says - Kyle Melnick, The Washington Post [...]
Resources: Duke Health & Wellbeing - "The Power of Breath: The Surprising Benefits of Conscious Breathing" - September 15, 2023
Park Stats Park established: May 2, 1924 (National Monument) President in office: Calvin Coolidge Park size: 750,000 acres Highest elevation: 7729 ft (foothills of the Pioneer Mountains) Visitors: 237,774 in 2022 Fun facts: 16.2 miles of hiking trails Nocturnal animals include packrats, skunks, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, bats, owls and more Some animals that are only [...]
Trail Review: Upland Loop Trail (Big Sky, Montana) The Uplands Loop Trail is a great hike outside the Town Center in Big Sky, MT. While labeled moderate, it's entirely doable for a beginner. While the hill is steep (they all are in Big Sky), pace yourself and you'll handle it like a pro. They have several benches [...]
