Weekly Wellness Blog: Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
It is another Wonderful Wednesday!
We're been spending some extra time on our screens throughout this virtual learning & digital lockdown life. Please remember to take care of yourself with screen breaks - for your mental health and physical wellbeing. Here is a link to three easy exercises from a chiropractor. Take a few minutes everyday to stretch and focus on yourself.
Upcoming (Online) Events & Suggestions!
Operation Appreciation Videos from Sarah Sahr & Priya V
NPR One - Podcast Recommendation from Lisa Daniels
Lisa recommends this free online podcast from NPR One: NPR One
She also suggests this related article, on giving your self a break and practicing self-compassion: https://www.kcra.com/article/s
New Ideas? Keep Them Comin'!
Operation Appreciation - Virtual, a huge SUCCESS!
Thank you all so much, AISC, for the short video clips you sent for this Virtual round of Operation Appreciation! They are simply amazing. We have sent each video to the department chairs with instructions to forward them, as best they can, to their staff. If you have time... feel free to view a couple:
Security
Central Office/ Finance / Main Reception office / Main Admin Office
Transportation
Facilities
Housing
Central Office/ Finance / Main Reception office / Main Admin Office
Transportation
Facilities
Housing
Purchasing
Life Guards, Theater Assts, Nurses Office, & Athletics
Admin Assts
Tech / Printing
Kitchen
Life Guards, Theater Assts, Nurses Office, & Athletics
Admin Assts
Tech / Printing
Kitchen
NPR One - Podcast Recommendation from Lisa Daniels
Lisa recommends this free online podcast from NPR One: NPR One
I heard this story on NPR One and I thought you would find it interesting. Check it out" - Lisa
She also suggests this related article, on giving your self a break and practicing self-compassion: https://www.kcra.com/article/s
New Ideas? Keep Them Comin'!
Let's share some ideas of how to promote wellness in this new virtual norm. if you have something that you'd like to share with the community - an app, a Ted Talk, a new Netflix rec, a video of yourself to cheer us up - please let me know and I will feature you in our upcoming blogs!
Food Suggestions! What to Order
Let's share some new, or well-loved restaurants that are delivering! What have you tried? What do you recommend? Share in the comments below or send Keeley a WhatsApp or an email.
Asvah 24
Have you been to the fairly new restau with a beautiful rooftop overlooking the water, called Asvah24? Unfortunately, their lovely space is not open BUT they are delivering or open for pick ups! It might be in your own backyard, here in Neelankari. Check our their website at : https://www.24bluebeachroad.com/call us at +918610225381
Repeated & Ongoing Suggestions:
This link includes a plethora of ideas to help you through distance learning and social distancing. Remember, we can be together...apart.
Work Outs & Personal Training with Jen Thomas
No gym? No problem!
During the quarantine period, Jen Thomas Fitness is uploading a new 12-minute at-home circuit to her Instagram page, every day!
Her circuits are full body and fun to do!
All you need is:
- a timer app on your phone
- a set of dumbbells
- resistance bands
Check her out at http://instagram.com/
Jen Thomas also offers online Personal Training programs that you can do at home.
Virtual Yoga and Meditation with Nora Lim
Nora is offering some of her classes online! Please visit her website at www.thinkoffthemat.com to see her timings and her codes to join via Zoom.
Cooking with Priya!
Would you like to broaden your cooking abilities? Priya Venugopal is sharing her passion and talents via YouTube. Please subscribe to her YouTube channel and watch her tutorials in her kitchen!
Priya's YouTube Channel
Professional Development Books from Sora ! From Babs
Have you checked out Sora recently? Besides lots of exciting new fiction and nonfiction titles, we have also recently acquired nine new PD titles for teachers! For those that enjoy that sort of thing, head over to Sora to check out the new audiobooks on math, reading, inquiry, writing, and more, for teachers of students of all ages.
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