It's the most wonderful time of the year...or is it? Beginning in September (or sometimes earlier) we are reminded of the hustle and bustle, the gifts that need to be bought, the food that needs to be made. AHHHHH! So this year we put together tips for every day of the holiday season. [...]
Resources: Moving Your Body Is Like a Tune-Up for Your Mind - Kira M. Newman,_ Greater Good Magazine_ (February 22, 2022) Physical Activity Is Good for the Mind and the Body - health.gov (December 15, 2021) 5 Benefits of Moving Your Body Every Day - Brittany Wright, _Chopra (_November 15, 2018) [...]
Resources: The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions - NIH News in Health The Friend Who Keeps You Young - Johns Hopkins Medicine Benefits of Owning A Dog - American Humane (October 12, 2018)
Resources: Spring Cleaning: 5 Health Benefits to Decluttering Your Life - Mather Hospital Northwell Health The Mental Benefits of Decluttering - Ashley Beckwith and Emma Parkhurts, Utah State University (July 1, 2022) The Connection Between Decluttering, Cleaning, and Mental Health - Sheri Gordon, verywellmind.com (April 3, 2023)
Resources: Articles 10 benefits of helping others - University College London - April 28, 2020 Helping people, changing lives: 3 health benefits of volunteering - Mayo Clinic Health System (August 1, 2023) How Helping Others Can Improve Your Mental Health - Dorchester Habitat for Humanity (Mar 1, 2022) Helping Others: Definition, [...]
Resources: Articles Mental Health Benefits When You Learn Something New - David Tobin, Psychreg (July 9, 2022) The mind-body benefits of learning something new - Piedmont The mental health benefits of learning a new skill - Alison Rodricks, Upskilled Keep on learning - LivingWell
Resources: Articles National Sunscreen Day: The Benefits of Natural Sunshine At Work - CJ Eason, Forbes (June 26, 2023) Walking on Sunshine: The Light of Day Improves Mental Health - Gary Wenk Ph.D., Psychology Today (February 26, 2022) Benefits of moderate sun exposure - Harvard Health Publishing (January 20, 2017) Benefits [...]
Resources: Articles Why Saying No Is Important for Your Mental Health — and How to Do It Kindly - Natasha Burton, Daily Om (November 8, 2022) The Power of Saying No: Why Saying "No" is Important - Synergy Health Systems The Power of Saying No - Psychology Today (June 19, 2023) 5 Positive Reasons for Saying [...]
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 [...]
