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by Maryam03

July 6th

Cheri’s Connection Corner - Squat Challenge 🙌🙌🙌

by SunShineAlwaysGrateful

January 10th

Fitness Friday~ 12/8/23 (Fun Holiday-Style Workouts)!

by PoliteOcean

December 8th, 2023

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by TRINNN4L0VE

October 4th, 2023

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by CyclingThroughLife

September 16th, 2023

Cheri’s Connection Corner - Spell Your Name Workout

by SunShineAlwaysGrateful

September 7th, 2023

FITNESS FRIDAY 12/9/22 (QUICK EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS)~

by PoliteOcean

December 17th, 2022

...See more HEY EVERYONE! WELCOME TO "FITNESS FRIDAY"..... 🎄Even though we mostly talk about ways here to keep and/or stay Physically healthy, there are also times when we talk about our "Mental & Emotional" Fitness as well! ❄️The holiday season can be a stressful time. Whether you’re planning last-minute trips, making sure you’ve done your holiday shopping, or trying to cope with changing schedules in inclement weather, there is no shortage of things that can elevate your stress levels. 🎁Today's Topic Discusses: "EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS"~ Here are some of the most effective ways to reduce holiday stress: 🎄Incorporating Activity: Simply getting up and making time to move in the Fresh outdoor air, or even squeezing in a few minutes in the morning, after work, or between commercials can help give you the boost you need to relieve stressors from your day. Or even help get your day started off on a better foot! Taking 5-10 minutes is all you need to get a quick boost! 🎁Get Organized Early: Take notes, make a shedule for yourself, project any holiday budgets, Getting organized earlier will help you allocate your time and resources more orderly. So you can avoid last minute scrambling to get things done. ❄️Slow Down, Don't Rush: During all the hustle and bustle of things, it can make you feel like you have very little time. And added pressures can build up. When things get a little hectic, slow down, and avoid rushing through things.When you rush mistakes and added stress happen. Take deep breaths and focus, create a checklist for yourself that you need to do, sort them as you complete the list, thus creating some structure. This will also help you to prioritize. ⛄️Be Comfortable Saying NO: With holiday responsibilities possibly adding up, they can compound quickly If you always say Yes to everyone and everything,. During this time of year, you may feel obligated to say yes to all of it. Realize that you Can't please everyone. Which is why its a good thing with getting comfortable in learning to say NO! And setting and creating "Boundaries' in polite manner. And can also help you to reduce those last minute stressors and headaches. 🎄Avoid Comparison with Others: They say "Comparison is the Thief of all Joy".... The holiday season can bring lots of challenges including comparing yourself to others on some level. And can add to your stress. Learning to be yourself and avoiding comparing yourself with others and things is a great way to focus on what Really Matters! Such as spending time with your Family and Friends. 🎁Focus on Health and Well Being: When stress rises other areas of your life can begin to lapse as you place them on the back burner. During this time of year, Renew your commitment to your own health and wellbeing. And those "healthy habits" that are important! ❄️Become Comfortable with Imperfection: Stress can stem from your desire to make sure that everything is perfect. Avoid trying to create the "perfect" holiday and instead again, focus on the things that really truly matter. ⛄️Build a Support Network: the next thing you can do to alleviate holiday stress is to seek out and/or build a support network. Through those who are close to you, or group support, whether person or online, or through family and friends. Also sharing responsibilities can also help you get things done in less time if you have a personal support system. But they can also be a great bonding experience for the people closest to you. 🎄Remain Optimistic: Keeping Optimism through the Holiday season can help you put things into perspective and avoid stress. Even the smallest things such as smiling frequently or laughing throughout the day can help you to reduce those times when you begin to feel stressed. When you remain optimistic, especially during this busy time of year, you may find that not challenge is to big to tackle! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **WHAT WAYS DO YOU INCORPORATE OR FIND TO BE "MOST" EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING HOLIDAY STRESS (Or Other Stressors)? **WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU MIGHT DO, OR HAVE DONE THAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU THAT IS NOT ON THE LIST?! 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FITNESS FRIDAY 7/29/22 ~ (WHAT'S YOUR THEME SONG)?!

by PoliteOcean

July 29th, 2022

FITNESS FRIDAY 6/24/22~ (BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN 7 DAYS)~

by PoliteOcean

June 25th, 2022

FITNESS FRIDAY~ 5/27/22 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (WHAT ACTIVITY MAKES "YOU" FEEL GOOD MENTALLY)?!

by PoliteOcean

May 28th, 2022

FITNESS FRIDAY 1/14/22 ~ (OPEN DISCUSSION: WHAT ARE YOUR NEW YEARS FITNESS GOALS?)~

by PoliteOcean

May 27th, 2022

FITNESS FRIDAY 1/7/22 ~ (20 NEW YEARS GOALS WORTH MAKING!)~

by PoliteOcean

January 8th, 2022

...See more HEY EVERYONE! ⭐️ WELCOME TO OUR "FIRST FITNESS FRIDAY" OF THE 2022 NEW YEAR!~ 🎉 **TO GET OUR FIRST FITNESS FRIDAY OF THE YEAR STARTED, TODAY WE WILL FOCUS ON SOME "NEW YEARS GOALS WORTH MAKING" FOR YOURSELF! ~ FITNESS FOR THE "BODY , MIND & SPIRIT"! **Why do we feel the need to set New Years resolutions? Whether losing weight, giving up something we love cold-turkey, hit the gym daily, etc? We're only Human, not superhuman! Its no wonder 80% of people give up on their goals in the 2nd week. So here's to a Sustainable and attainable 2022 New Years goals. Setting Realistic, healthy goals, can help you to stay committed to them. And inspired towards reaching them!.... 1.) TRY ONE NEW RECIPE A WEEK This is perfect for those who get bored with eating healthy foods. Its important to mix it up so that you stay motivated. Plus it can possibly expose you to something you've never tried before as well as possible new nutrients! And maybe even a "new favorite"!? 2.) TRY MAKING ONE SMOOTHIE A DAY Smoothies are very versatile, and you can get ALOT of nutrients that you need, and meet your nutrition goals all in one. You can load them up with healthy fats , protiens, and veggies that you might not eat otherwise?! And these are the perfect option in a crunch for time! 3.) TRY A NEW FITNESS STYLE EACH WEEK OR EACH MONTH If you are lacking motivation, it might be time to try something new?! One way is to continue to try new things. One way to do this is through new exercise motivation. 4.) ESTABLISH A MEDITATION PRACTICE Try simply starting out with 5 minutes... then gradually boost your time as you become more comfortable with it. 5.) READ ONE NEW BOOK A MONTH Once you find a topic you are interested in, look for a good book in that area. And dive in without any expectations. 6.) DRINK AN EXTRA CUP OF WATER PER DAY Start small..... instead of saying something like I'll drink less coffee, start with something simple, like I'll drink one cup of water instead! And perhaps slowly switch out one cup of soda, or coffee etc... with one cup of water each day. 7.) DECLUTTER THAT PROBLEM AREA ONCE A WEEK We all have the "one" space that seems to always be cluttered. Instead of trying to tackle it all at once, start small and break it up into chunks. Removing something bit by bit every weekend. .... Also a mess (or clutter) can cause stress!.. So decluttering can help "DOUBLE" your goals! 8.) TAKE A WALK OR GET OUTSIDE DAILY Walking or getting outdoors has incredible benefits. Not to mention you are simply "moving" your body! 9.) SANITIZE YOUR PHONE (AND BELONGINGS) WEEKLY Get in a New Year habit of wiping down and sanitizing high-touch surface areas more frequently. Which can bring many benefits of staying well. 10.) EAT A SNACK BEFORE GROCERY SHOPPING You'll be less likely to splurge on unnecessary goodies, it can help you to stick to your meal plan, and it will also help you to save money as well! 11.) PUT YOUR PHONE IN A DIFFERENT ROOM WHILE YOU WORK Doing this can help you stay more productive in your work, goals, or other things you are trying to accomplish! 12.) BUILD A GRATITUDE PRACTICE Doing so will leave you more grounded. Write down and say 3 things each day that you are grateful for. It can improve feelings of positivity AND mental health! 13.) COMPLIMENT YOURSELF DAILY Positive self talk builds your self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence! Write yourself sticky notes and place them around your home so that you see them often and daily! 14.) START A WIND-DOWN ROUTINE BEFORE BED Give yourself some TLC and end the day with a calming evening routine. Include things like Meditation, YOGA, Journaling, Hot Epsom Salt baths, or a warm cup of tea! 15.) DETOX FROM SOCIAL MEDIA FOR EACH MONTH Constant scrolling can bring on Anxiety, Brain Fatigue, and Comparison problems! Give yourself a break by putting your phone away for the day at least "once a month"! 16.) PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS When you do something nice for someone else, you feel good too! So do something nice for someone when they least expect it. Give yourself a much needed boost and lead to a happy healthier you! Smile at a stranger, pay for someones meal, help someone with something, hold the door open etc... 17.) ADD EXTRA FRUITS AND VEGGIES TO YOUR CART. The first step to eating healthier is to buy healthier foods! So when at the store, add some to your cart! Green leafy veggies, Seasonal fruits, (and these can also be added to smoothies! Which is mentioned above!). 18.) LAUGH ONCE A DAY Laughter is the best medicine when you are stressed. And it decreases the stress hormone "cortisol". 19.) SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK Fill up your cup with your loved ones... And when you are together "stay in the moment" with one another. And put down your phone! 20.) TRY A NEW JOURNAL PROMPT DAILY Get to know the real you by completing journal prompts daily. You might be surprised what you learn about yourself. Fall In Love With Your 2022 New Year’s Goals If you’re eager to crush your 2022 goals, that excitement will help motivate you when you need it most. So go for a resolution you can count on: small, achievable, and fun. Fall in love with your goals and this year will be the best one yet. Happy goal setting!

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