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Anyone else noticing how, right now, a slight change-up can make a big difference? Like throwing a blanket down, pouring a lunchtime glass of wine, bringing a book or magazine and leaving the devices in the other room -- it can turn a day around. #timegained #cancelledplans #quarantine #delayedflight

It's true. There's all kinds of good in you - like Mister Roger's said, "We all have different gifts, so we all have different ways of saying to the world who we are." It's also true that not all of us are good at accepting compliments. Women especially, according to the research (and also get fewer compliments for the same level of work, particularly women of color, which is a major issue). There's some benefit to learning how to be good at it, whether the compliment is from someone you love, a stranger, an instagram account (hi!) or from yourself. Research shows that meaningful praise can measurably boost motivation and performance and can improve your brain’s ability to remember and repeat new skills. You also may be taking your positive attributes for granted since they're so familiar to you. So say, "thanks, I appreciate that you noticed that and shared it with me!" #timegained #quarantine #waitingroom

Or turn up the heat 🔥 if that’s in your pleasure! The point is that, with each new moment, you have the chance and the power to rewrite, redo, repair, #timegained #quarantine #cancelled plans

with help!! the cooking wear maker, Equal Parts (www.equalparts.com) is offering their Text-a-Chef service for free if you need help guessing what the handwriting on that recipe card is suggesting or if you’re just stumped about what to do with the remaining ingredients in your fridge. Besides the end product being a delicious reminder of spending time with your grandma, the process of tracking down the recipe can be a nice way to connect with your family. Or if you're interested in starting some new family traditions, try these passed-down family recipes via Taste of Home. #timegained #quarantine #cancelledplans

Double 🐶 dare you! #timegained #waitingroom #quarantine https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NmyWkhk62/?igshid=pk7ijyi080yr

On your next essentials run, the hula hoops are unlikely to be sold out and are as much fun as you remember. Plus, it counts as exercise. Speaking of, a good (mental) exercise during this time is to ask: What would you like to be able to do but feel too embarrassed or not proficient enough to feel comfortable doing in public? In some cases, since everyone's spending more time alone, it may be a nice time to take the first steps of learning. Checkout https://learn.hooplovers.tv for virtual lessons and instruction! #timegained #quarantine #cancelledplansc

It’s not a bad thing to be good to the person you spend the most time with and, we would argue, it makes you a better friend to all. The benefits of self-compassion abound. For one, people with self-compassion are less likely to be critical of themselves and less likely to be anxious or depressed, according to leading research Dr Kristin Neff. She has created a great exercise to begin to bolster your self-compassion called: "How would you treat a friend?" Click here to do the exercise for yourself. #quarantine #timegained #waitingroom

Never too late to learn! Isn’t quality animal companion time the silver lining of being stuck at home? A few new tricks to teach your furry friend via a video from dog trainer, Zak George