by Heather | Mar 17, 2020 | general health, Tips, wellness
👩🔬Did you know there is a “proper” science-backed way to wash your hands?
This might seem obvious, but in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s worth a refresher in proper technique. 🙂
Here’s the how-to from the Centers for Disease Control:
👏Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap (to save water!), and apply soap.
🧼Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Also be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
🦠Lathering well creates friction to help dislodge any stubborn microbes on your skin. Germs and microbes are found on all parts of your hand, especially under your hands.
💪BONUS POINTS for washing up to your elbows!
⏱Scrub your hands for at LEAST 20 seconds. According to the CDC, washing hands for 15-30 seconds removes more germs than washing for a shorter period of time.
🦎(Fun fact: This is the same amount of time it takes to hum the Karma Chameleon chorus. “Karma, karma, karma, karma, karma chameleon / You come and go, you come and go / Loving would be easy if your colors were like my dreams / Red, gold and green, red, gold and green.”)
💧Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
👐Dry your hands using a clean, dry towel or air dry them. Avoid air blowers because they can spread more germs not only onto your clean hands, but into the air.
by Heather | Feb 6, 2018 | challenges, general health, holiday, Tips
THE 5X LOVE CHALLENGE!
One week until Valentine’s Day ….. Quick! Can you name 5 things about yourself that you love?
Did you just suddenly become very uncomfortable? If so, you’re not alone. We’re going to turn that around this week.
This week, we’re going to focus on a little self-love and boosting our self-esteem.
Your goal: write 5 things you love about yourself every day.
Here’s the catch- they need to all be DIFFERENT! 🙂 I know you can do this.
Why are we doing this challenge? Well, when I’m working with clients, I hear a lot of people constantly beating themselves up and not giving themselves enough credit! You are all AMAZING… and I want you to truly believe that (because it’s true!).
Take a little bit of time and think about the things you appreciate and love about yourself.
Maybe you love that you followed through on a fitness goal, go the extra mile at work, or work hard at being a good parent or spouse. Maybe you’re a great host, a good dancer, have great handwriting, or remember to send thank you cards. Maybe you love that you volunteer or hold the door for people at the store.
It can be pretty much anything.
This isn’t just a temporary feel-good exercise. It only makes sense that improving your self-esteem makes you take better care of yourself, improving your health and well-being.
Studies even show that as we age, boosting your self-esteem helps keep you healthier, too! (More info is here: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140312132623.htm)
Are you in for this one? Let’s talk about it in the comments below!
