Greetings Village,

As I sit down to write this newsletter I am taking a purposeful break from reading the news. You see, every morning I scroll through the news app on my phone, scrolling through headlines as I make my way to the wellness section, maybe reading a couple of articles along the way, and then I make my way to the daily Wordle and crossword puzzle to relax. Unfortunately I started to notice feelings of angst and worry, more than my normal. I realized then that I need to step back and take a break from those news headlines for the betterment of my health. AND I needed to find a balance, because I do enjoy being informed.

Does this ever happen to you?

How do you walk away and take a break?

Here are just a few things I have found comforting and science is too . . .

Take a news and/or social media break
Take time to just breathe: Calm | Breathe Bubble
Move your body: Pilates Stretching with the Magic Circle with Pilates Expert Lesley Koehnen of Village Health LLC
Get out in nature (or at least look out the window and observe): https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/08/22/the-science-of-forest-bathing-5-ways-it-can-boost-health-and-lower-stress
Give someone or something your time, whether that be volunteering or setting that coffee date with a good friend
Your Choice! What comes to mind for you???

P.S. I’d love to hear what you do when you need a break?

Gratefully,

Lesley