In this wild world that we all share, we seem to be expected to tolerate a lot, to toughen up and suck it up. This email will hopefully serve as a reminder to challenge that and to challenge yourself. 

Rather than spending this weekend, (possibly a long weekend for you), scrolling through the doom online and giving yourself daytime stress and nighttime terrors, perhaps you could try ONE new thing … ONE thing that might lead to a little more calm, balance, flow, joy, hope … a little more Wellness Intelligence. 

I do, of course, believe in the benefits of being an informed/enraged/active citizen, so I am not endorsing “ostrich mode” (not paying attention to what’s happening in our world or your personal life to avoid feelings), but “ostriching” can also help us all manage by focusing on something we can control.

ONE single thought, action, or experience can create momentum for a series of further positive thoughts, actions, or experiences.

You have to start somewhere, right?

Allow yourself to be a beginner … to begin with ONE. On repeat.

When you give yourself the opportunity to try new things … to fumble, to struggle … you learn and grow … and, you might find that you empower yourself to try more. Your successes are a product of a series of ONEs.

ONE mindful breath
ONE minute of UnMeditation
ONE kind thought
ONE conversation
ONE new connection
ONE page read
ONE paragraph written
ONE large glass of clean water
ONE sunset
ONE sunrise
ONE yes
ONE no
ONE hug
ONE recipe made
ONE serving of greens
ONE improvement
ONE curl up
ONE push up
ONE expression of gratitude
ONE change of routine
ONE moment of vulnerability
ONE meaningful conversation
ONE Exercise Snack
ONE self-care practice
ONE apology
ONE request for help
ONE look in the mirror
ONE new habit
ONE new ritual
ONE farmers’ market visit
ONE cry
ONE laugh
ONE leap of faith

When you’re feeling powerless about the state of your life or the world, what is ONE thing that might bring you comfort or might shift your life into a direction you never expected?

What ONE thing will you begin today? This weekend? It can be anything.
Start Small ... one new healthy habit promotes other healthy habits ... one win leads to more wins ... winning feels good! 

A few ideas:
(join TWIC if you are not yet a member to access some of these links)

+ Try ONE new Exercise Snack. Click here.
+ Make ONE new Kind Food Recipe. Click here.
+ Practice ONE new Self-Care Activity. Click here. 
+ Meet ONE new Good Human. Click here.
+ Commit to ONE email a day for 30 Days of Wellness Intelligence. Click here. 

Looking forward to hearing about your ONEs ... starting today!

LB

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