We grow up going to school striving for high scores. Then we search for the perfect job, partner, wedding, family, & home.💯🏃🏻♀️💨
However, in this pursuit, we may miss small moments that make life meaningful. @1010moment
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How can we focus on the small things happening at THIS moment, that bring us joy & meaning? How we can be mindful & grateful for the little things?🤔💭☺️
Can we take a step back & learn to recognize all the small joys that occur in our daily lives? #1010moment@1010moment ☀️
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When you’re cozy indoors while it rains outside☔️
When your dog greets you with kisses🐶
When the light turns green right when you reach the intersection🚦
When your coffee is at the perfect sipping temperature☕️
"Big" #1010moments are wonderful too - birthdays, weddings, getting into your dream school🏫, watching your child take their first steps👶🏻, a successful surgery🩺, etc.
However these don’t occur often enough, and there is much to be celebrated for the ‘in-between’ moments.
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Can having an attitude of #gratitude & being present in the moment improve our #MentalHealth?
What other strategies can keep our minds well, just like eating veggies & exercising for better physical health?🥦💪🏻👟
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We often talk about preventative health care like cancer screening & lifestyle changes, but what about for our #MentalHealth?💬🧠
@1010moment is not about hopeful positivity & motivational quotes. It is an ongoing conversation & cannot be fully explained in a few tweets.☁️💭
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I want to share with you from a family doctor’s perspective, but also from personal experience with loss, pain, & growth.🙏🏻
@1010moment is not a replacement for #MentalHealth treatment, but will share resources & break down barriers/stigma to getting help, including how to start this conversation with a trusted medical professional when needed.👩🏻⚕️🩺💊
Let's spark discussion about the underlying causes of stress, anxiety, & depression in society & what systemic changes are needed to address this crisis.
Thank YOU for being a part of my morning routine for 2+ years.☕️📈😊
But this is the end of my 10am #COVID19 updates...
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I’m still closely following the stats (especially wastewater levels, & hosp/ICU) & may still post info periodically, but I can’t commit to a schedule anymore.
Also, my data sheet is so big that it barely loads!🤯
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I’m so inspired by the kind & caring people here - from the beginning, you have helped to share knowledge to keep each other safe.💨😷#COVIDisAirborne
At a time when we are physically apart, you created a community to support one another. 🫂