6. Talk to people - Social interaction via text is reasonable, but not nearly as effective as actually talking. Too much is lost in translation when using email or text, so pick up that smart-phone and make a call. One MIT study (by Turkle) suggested that in teens excessive texting may stunt emotional development, and can make kids extra-needy.
7. Volunteer – Giving is good. I am a huge fan of giving away PlayStation games that the kids stopped playing after a month when the “latest and greatest” came out last month. There is someone out there with less than us, so we should share what we have when we can. Spending a bit of time doing something to help can make a difference, and put things in perspective for you.
8. Relax –Easy to say, and easy to do when we know how and take the time to do it. Sometimes we have to steal the time, and try to do something we can get into regularly. Yoga, running, deep-breathing, take your pick, just make sure we rest, enjoy, and renew. A Harvard study showed that people who routinely relaxed had better digestion, memory and immunity.
9. Say "Ahh!" - but only if you have seen your dentist recently (in the last year). No one wants a bad smelling, crooked grill.
10. Love responsibly - Be it intimately or not, the partners we choose are important parts of our lives. Interaction requires effort, and the more intimate we get the more protection we need, (at least until we are comfortable that the situation is safe).
Loving ourselves, our families, our communities, all take responsibility. Condoms and common-sense at one end, community empowerment & advocacy at the other.
Be well,
PV
Loving ourselves, our families, our communities, all take responsibility. Condoms and common-sense at one end, community empowerment & advocacy at the other.
Be well,
PV
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