Healthy Monday Morning - Taming Your "Monkey Mind"

Taming Your “Monkey Mind”

This Monday, destress with some focused and centered breathing to tame your monkey mind. Sometimes it feels like thoughts are jumping all over the place, like a monkey swinging from vine to vine. This constant mental activity can create worry, stress, and even loss of sleep.

When we feel unsettled, we quickly go from one thought to another, preoccupied with the past, present, or future. However, when you sit quietly, replacing the object of your thoughts with your breath instead of anxiety, it naturally calms your monkey mind.

Read on HERE to learn more about “monkey mind” and find a simple mindful meditation to help you quickly restore calm.

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Healthy Habits Workshop Series for YOU Coming Soon!

Let’s talk healthy habits! I’m excited to announce a 6-week Healthy Habits Workshop Series where I’ll be talking all things wellness with YOU. I hope you’ll join me for this series of interactive, educational workshops where we’ll dive into some of the most common well-being challenges and talk through how you can make small, sustainable lifestyle changes toward greater health and happiness. Each workshop includes practical tools, handouts, and tips you can begin implementing right away!

Space will be limited, so you’ll want to reserve your spot as soon as registration goes live!

Here’s a run-down of the topics:

• Sugar Busters: Break up with sugar once and for all…and never look back
• UnDesk Your Body: Let’s deskercise!
• An Attitude for Gratitude: Squeezing more appreciation into every day
• Sleep: The golden ticket to wellness is tucked in your bed
• Mindful Eating: Better digestion and wellness one bite at a time
• Meditation 101: Simple ways to go from stress to zen

ALSO…Have you joined our Well-being Team in the Teams app yet? It’s a great place for sharing about all things well-being! Just click HERE to join the team and be sure to check in daily to see what’s new.

If there’s a particular topic or program you’d like to see offered, don’t hesitate to reach out and share it with me. Email me any time at bewell@myflfamilies.com.

Be Well,

Christine J. White
Statewide Director
Office of Well-being

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Important Note: Never start or stop a prescribed health regimen, medication, or other care without first consulting with your doctor. The Office of Well-being is not intended to replace medical care or consultation with your healthcare providers. Rather, the office is here to support your current and future well-being efforts, and to provide resources and other guidance to help you achieve the happiest, healthiest version of yourself both on and off the job!

For additional resources, check out the Office of Well-being on the DCF intranet.

Is there something you’d like to see more of in your Healthy Monday Morning emails? Email your ideas to bewell@myflfamilies.com.