How to Shift Mental Gears: 10 Ways to Build Resilience
If we view challenges as stressful setbacks, there’s an opportunity to shift our perspective and grow from our experiences. Imagine two equally talented graduates at their first job. Within a year, both are laid off due to downsizing. One becomes caught up in thinking he’s failed: “I was never good enough, my boss hated me.” […]
The Easiest Way to Walk More
Get More Movement Wherever You Go There’s no shortage of reasons to get out of the house this time of year. Farmers markets, local festivals, concerts in the park, botanical gardens, and neighborhood events all offer a chance to explore while naturally adding more movement to your day. Movement doesn’t always have to come from […]
Meal Prep Made Simple
September can feel like the start of a new chapter as summer comes to a close. School is in session, vacations wind down, and work and family schedules find a new rhythm. There is still plenty of time left in 2026 to revisit a goal, change course, or try something new. At Healthy Monday, we […]
Find Calm with the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
Use Your Senses to Find Calm Stress can take a toll on both your mental and physical well-being, sometimes without you even realizing it. Self-care practices can help you pause, check in with yourself, and manage stress before it becomes overwhelming. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique uses your senses to bring your attention back to the present when […]
Fall Festival Takeover in RVA
Your Guide to Can’t-Miss Festivals This Fall Fall in RVA means one thing: festival season! This month’s newsletter is your all-in-one guide to the biggest festivals happening around the Richmond Region, now through early November. PGA Golf in RVA Korn Ferry Tour ChampionshipThe Federal ClubOctober 8-11Calling all golf fans! See golf’s rising stars compete when […]
Health tips: Can you build a more resilient brain?
Build your cognitive reserve Your brain changes as you age, but it also has a remarkable ability to adapt. Researchers believe you may even be able to build cognitive reserve, while strengthening your resilience may help you better weather life’s stresses and challenges. What is cognitive reserve? Think of it as your brain’s ability to […]