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  Get ideas to commemorate the holiday. (Written for http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/5/19/celebrating-memorial-day ) As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend can be an excellent opportunity to spend time with family and friends, as well as remember those that have sacrificed and given their lives for freedom.  Even though this year’s activities may be smaller in scale than in the past, there are still plenty of things you can do to celebrate with loved ones and honor and show gratitude to those who have fallen.  Tune in to the National Memorial Day Concert . Watch the moving tribute to America’s servicemen and women from the comfort of your own home. PBS is live streaming the event on Sunday, May 30th, at 8:00 EST.  Decorate Your House or Create a Sidewalk Mural . Creating patriotic decorations or drawing on the sidewalk can be fun activities for kids of all ages and provide them with a creative approach to show their appreciation for those who’v...

  Discover how you can take action to improve your emotional wellbeing. (Written for http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/5/18/mental-health-action-day ) MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 leading brands and nonprofits have partnered together for the first ever Mental Health Action Day. With one in five people being affected by a mental health concern, it is more important than ever to take action to support your emotional wellbeing.  There are simple and small steps you can take to strengthen your mental health. Some ways you can celebrate Mental Health Action Day and take care of your emotional wellbeing include: Self-Care . Putting yourself first can take many forms, including getting enough sleep, making a healthy meal, going for a walk, listening to music, exercising or taking a soothing shower or bath. Make sure to schedule in a few minutes of “ me time ” every day to help you relax and recharge. Support Network . Talking about difficult situations won’t make them go...

Simple and easy ways to celebrate the women in your life. (Written for  http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/4/30/give-self-care-for-mothers-day ) Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day. The past 12 months have brought extra challenges to mothers across the globe — isolation from friends and family, working on the front lines of the pandemic or adapting to remote work, coordinating homeschooling efforts, keeping everyone healthy or taking care of those were ill.  This is a wonderful opportunity to thank the women in your life for all they do. There are simple and easy ways to show your appreciation (in addition to or in lieu of flowers and chocolate, of course) by giving the gift of self-care: Create a coupon book . Include items to take off Mom’s plate such as making dinner, doing the laundry or cleaning the house and ways to recharge including a day of sleeping in, a foot massage or complete control of the TV remote for an evening.  Enjoy the outdoors . You don’t have to go fa...