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Sleep ... Many times we do not get enough of it.  Join Jordan and Bethany for a fun discussion about the importance of sleep, a few tips and a relaxation exercise!

Relaxing Breath (4-7-8)

Progressive Relaxation

https://www.sleepassociation.org

https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/sleep-hygiene-handout.pdf

Jordan and Bethany chat through the importance of social connection and relationship.  Per the American College of Lifestyle Medicine:  “Social connections and relationships affect our physical, mental and emotional health.  Research shows that the single most important predictor of human happiness and long life is having strong social connections.  Health-related measures like blood pressure and heart rate improve even with short positive social interactions.”

For more information check out these resources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out/201308/relationship-red-flags-what-look-early

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201407/10-relationship-red-flags

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/relationships-21st-century-forgotten-foundation-mental-health-and-wellbeing

https://www.thearkgroup.org/blog/unconditional-love

Ready to get moving?  Bethany and Jordan are back with guidance on physical activity.  No matter if you are a seasoned exerciser or brand new to physical activity, you are guaranteed to learn something new.  Of course, Bethany sings :-)



https://www.acsm.org/read-research/trending-topics-resource-pages/physical-activity-guidelines

https://ppymca.org/programs/health-fitness/burnalong

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/exercise-library/

Have you ever wondered how to make real and lasting changes to your nutrition?  Wonder no more!  Jordan and Bethany share their secret sauce for successful nutrition changes.  Please contact them at jciambrone@ppymca.org and bkelsey@ppymca.org with any questions.  

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/what-should-i-eat-infographic

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/calorie-control-guide-infographic

https://ppymca.org/docs/default-source/ppymca-files/corporate-wellness/performance-meal.pdf

Jordan and Bethany are opening 2021 with a quick introduction to Lifestyle Medicine.  Make sure to reach out to them with your topic requests and questions at jciambrone@ppymca.org and bkelsey@ppymca.org.  What health tenet do you want to tackle first - healthful eating, physical activity, managing stress, avoiding risky substances, sleep or relationships?

When COVID began in March, we all thought “In 2 weeks, everything will be back to normal.”  Two weeks turned into 4 weeks, 4 weeks turned into 4 months, and here we are 9 months later.  So, has the time come for us to accept this - whatever this is - and begin to live - even thrive - in our new world?  Join Jordan and Bethany for a real and raw discussion on acceptance.