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Manage Stress

'Just Like Me' Compassion Practice

This guided visualization practice invites us to look at how we are similar

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Eat Right

Meal Planning for Protein Success

Stay nourished and strong with these healthy hacks

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Restorative Sleep

Practice to Activate Your Vagus Nerve

A simple breathing practice to help you extend the length of your exhale

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Engage Your Brain

Drink Water With a Special Glass

Associating a specific container with water may help you remember to drink

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Eat Right

Stay Hydrated to Support Brain Health

Use these simple strategies to manage and monitor your fluid intake

Manage Stress

4 Good Ways to Make a Tough Decision

When there’s no right answer, ease stress and look inward

Manage Stress

Relax and Recharge With Some Me Time

Scheduling regular breaks can help you recharge

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Ongoing Exercise

Walk Outside for a Healthier You

Do it to try to reduce stress and boost mood with fresh air and exercise

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Engage Your Brain

Memorize Numbers Using Chunking Technique

Break down phone numbers into smaller groups to commit them to memory

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Eat Right

Eat More Fruits and Veggies With These Tips

Incorporate more produce into your meals with easy tips and ideas

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Manage Stress

A Meditation to Recharge Your Mind

Take a break from your busy day with this three-minute meditation practice

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Restorative Sleep

A Body Scan Meditation to Help You Sleep

Explore this guided meditation to calm your body

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Eat Right

Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Healthy

Known as the world's healthiest diet, it can help you look and feel better

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Engage Your Brain

Make Connections to Help Remember Deadlines

Try imagery and simple associations to help your brain follow through on tasks

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Manage Stress

Find Happiness By Embracing Your Emotions

The pursuit of happiness can hinder certain aspects of well-being

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Manage Stress

A Compassion Practice for Opening the Heart

It begins by imagining yourself surrounded by the most loving beings

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Activity Batches

Eat Right

Eat the Mediterranean Way

7 Staying Sharp activities to make brain-healthy eating easy and delicious

Manage Stress

Boost Your Happiness

Activate Staying Sharp to try 7 activities to add joy to your days

Ongoing Exercise

Walk for Your Health

7 Staying Sharp activities to help you make walking a healthy habit

Mindful

Restorative Sleep

5 Steps to Wind Down and Fall Asleep

Meditation to stop tossing and turning, and get some quality shut-eye

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Manage Stress

A Meditation on Your Self-Critical Voice

Cultivate compassion and recognize your own worthiness

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Manage Stress

Guided Meditation to Foster Forgiveness

Let go of the tendency to add to suffering during challenging situations

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Meditations

A rocky surface with the text "Focused Attention 20 mins"

Focused Attention Meditation for 20 Minutes

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Leaves in a tree below a blue sky with the text "Positive Affirmation 5 mins"

Positive Affirmation Meditation for 5 Minutes

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Ocean tide on a sandy beach with the text "Open Attention 10 mins"

Open Attention Meditation for 10 Minutes

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