Mayo Clinic - Kern Center

Obviously, things are different right now, but knowing now how much of a difference the reuseable cup makes, helped me see that making the effort to remember to carry a mug with me, is absolutely worth it.

Learning to use multiple platforms for virtual meetings has made it possible to at least see people, both in and out of work, when seeing people in person is either not feasible or not possible.  

Making sure anything that doesn't need to be on or plugged in, isn't. :)

There seem to be a lot more laughs and/or conversation when playing board games or putting together puzzles.

Things like waving at people and getting to appreciate your surroundings instead of having them go by in a blur are no longer taken for granted.

It's surprising what you can find not far from your own front door if you only look.

Discovering that forgiveness doesn't mean excusing or in any way condoning the behavior of the offender and now "being ok" with things, but instead choosing freedom from being hurt by it anymore.

One way is to "shop my closet" for clothes and accessories that bring me "joy" when wearing or looking at.

I think most helpful was incorporating mindfulness practice into my daily routines- for example: during work break and at bedtime. Also exploring additional resources to read and practice.

Ways to incorporate other values into exercise routine: -listen to my audiobooks (fiction/non-fiction) while walking on treadmill.  -Participate in upcoming Zoom exercise sessions sponsored by our Kern Center Wellness Team- these will connect us with our colleagues -move my daily walks to outside when weather permits.