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WEBE Wellness: Keeping Up With Resolutions
Did you make a new year’s resolution? If you did, you’re in the minority – only about a quarter of us made resolutions for this year, and most of those are under 30.
The reason why as you get older you don’t make resolutions is probably because, year after year, 80% of resolutions fail, and you’re over it!
If you really want to make a resolution stick, you must stick with it – we don’t turn new habits into old habits until we do it every day for at least two months.
So how do you make resolutions stick?
First and foremost, start small, and make your goals manageable. Write them down and put them somewhere you can see them, like on your bathroom mirror. And celebrate those small victories as you go along.
Stick with it, and you’ll defy the odds by keeping those resolutions!
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WEBE Wellness: Breaking That Afternoon Slump
Earlier today, did you hit that afternoon slump at work? You’ve made it through lunch, but all of a sudden things start really dragging?
It happens to most of us right around 3pm – and usually lasts for about a half an hour.
There’s a number of causes – everything from the caffeine wore off from your morning coffee, you’re bored, you need an afternoon snack, or you’re just still tired from a general lack of sleep.
Sitting at your desk for a while and not taking breaks also contributes to it – and that’s usually the first thing we do to break the slump. Or, if you work from home, you might be able to take a nap to get recharged.
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WEBE Wellness: The Benefits Of A “Dry January”
A trend that’s started over the last few years online is something called “Dry January” – where you abstain from alcohol for the entire month after all the celebrating of the last few weeks. If you want to avoid temptation this weekend, just remember the good things that happen to your body when you go alcohol free for a month.
First, your risk of cardiovascular disease drops – when alcohol metabolizes it leads to bad cholesterol, which can lead to clogged arteries.
You may also reduce your cancer risk – there have been links between alcohol consumption and several types of cancer, including liver, esophageal, breast, and colorectal cancer.
Cutting alcohol also may help you cut weight – beyond the calories, but especially if you cut out mixed drinks that are full of sugars.
Plus, you can get a better night’s sleep and you may feel happier – since alcohol is a depressant.
So, if you’re sticking with your Dry January goals this month, you may just find a lot of reasons to continue when the month is over!
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WEBE Wellness: Daily Health Resolutions
We made it to 2025! Have you made – and already broken – your New Year’s resolutions?
That’s okay – you get a one day pass! But starting now, there are four easy daily resolutions you can make that will get your health immediately back on track.
First – floss your teeth every day. Hopefully you brush twice a day, but flossing is just as important. Only 1/3 of us do it daily, and without it, you miss out on nearly 40% of the food that gets trapped between your teeth.
Make sure you also stand and move every hour. Many of us have sedentary jobs, sitting at desks, and a lack of movement can lead to higher risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality. A helpful tip – set an alarm to go off every hour to take a quick break.
Express gratitude. Find things to be grateful for every day, whether you keep it in a personal journal, or you personally thank someone in your life – gratitude is an instant mood booster.
Finally, if you’ve got a pet, spend more time cuddling with them. It immediately reduces your stress and anxiety, and they’ll appreciate it too!
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WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish granted to Deborah
Amy nominated her mom Deborah for a WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish. Her 73-year-old mom was diagnosed with cancer this spring and has been in treatment since. She goes to radiation five days a week, but doesn’t drive because the chemo has really hurt her vision. Amy and her brother help get her to her appointments, but it’s a lot when Amy is working full time. Thanks to The Griffin Center for Cancer Care and Griffin Health, we’re able to get Deborah a nice wig and Uber gift cards to help with transportation.
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WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish granted to Gloria
Kathy nominated for Gloria a WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish. Gloria has been helping her daughter raise her 15-year-old son and has had many medical issues this year including a heart attack, surgeries and more. This past September, there was a fire in her condo and they were displaced to a hotel for a month. Kathy’s wish is for Gloria to have a new dryer in her condo. Thanks to Tony Aitoro and Aitoro Appliance of Norwalk, we’re able to grant her wish!
WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish granted to Alex and his children
Deborah nominated her son-in-law Alex and his three children for a WEBE108 Griffin Health Christmas Wish. Alex has three children, and unfortunately he lost his job earlier this year and was then evicted from their home. The three children have been sleeping on air mattresses since their eviction and thanks to Spector Furniture & Mattress Gallery we’ll be getting the children new mattresses.
