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Activities

Restorative Sleep

Keep a Gratitude Journal

Think about what brings you joy

Engage Your Brain

Embrace Boredom

Let your mind wander

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Eat Right

Raise Your Snack Game

Trade in chips and pretzels for colorful fruits and vegetables

Be Social

Learn to Draw Faces

Flexing your artistic muscles may aid your memory

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Ongoing Exercise

Easy Ways to Exercise (No Gym Required)

Moving your body benefits your health, wherever you do it

Engage Your Brain

7 Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition

Learning how to recognize it is half the battle

Engage Your Brain

Find Focus With Music

Music may enhance performance

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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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Be Social

You Gotta Have Friends

Prioritizing your pals may boost your happiness — and health

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Manage Stress

6 Ways to Find Your Purpose

What matters to you?

Be Social

Make It a Game Night

Ditch screens, gather your loved ones and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun

Ongoing Exercise

20-Minute Treadmill Hill-Walk

The treadmill is a key fitness component for many

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Engage Your Brain

Learn Bird Song Patterns

Train your brain to recognize birdsongs

Engage Your Brain

Keep a Nature Diary

This activity can amplify the health benefits of being outdoors

Eat Right

How to Prep A Week of Mediterranean Lunches

Learn how to make five satisfying mid-day meals in an hour

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Restorative Sleep

Take a Warm Bath

Time it right and add some relaxing ingredients

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