Welcome to Living Well Daily, the newsletter serving up tips to help you live a healthier, happier life.

In today’s edition:

Who has my sunglasses? Because you are shining bright like the sun just turned itself up to 11! Let the world see that gorgeous glow you’ve got this week, my friend!

There is a common mistake many people make when it comes to trying to live a healthier life: they go too granular rather than getting the big movers of health in place first.

The reason for this is that the small stuff is easier to change. Changing the big things takes a lot more effort and work.

Reality is that improving your health and maintaining it takes constant work and effort.

Things like supplements can help, but they shouldn’t be instead of a consistent exercise routine, a well-rounded, healthy diet, adequate sleep or staying hydrated

The big movers of health are

✅ Action step: Take a look at your habits and behaviours. Which of these big movers to health could you improve on? If there are multiple, which will you prioritize?

Ever notice how something that once thrilled you (like a new job, relationship, or gadget) eventually feels… normal? That’s called hedonic adaptation. It’s our brain’s tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness, even after positive changes. The upside? Gratitude is one of the simplest ways to slow and overcome this “getting used to good” effect, helping you keep joy and appreciation alive.

Why it works:

✅ Action Step: Pick one thing in your life you’ve had for a while (ex. your home, a friendship, a skill) and spend one minute feeling and/or listing all the ways it adds to your life. Notice how your gratitude feels different when you zoom in like this.

Tips if gratitude feels tricky: If you have a hard time feeling gratitude you can try asking yourself “how does my body feel when I’m grateful?” or “how do I know I’m grateful? What signals show up?” Alternatively, you can try swapping the word gratitude out for another like: thankful, appreciate, savour, or delightful. Sometimes different words can help increase our access to feeling.  

Practicing with care helps your inner voice become your inner ally.

Don’t wait for confidence to act; confidence grows from action. Bravery often comes before belief.

What’s a thought that really hasn’t been serving you lately and how can you start thinking about the situation a little differently?

Smile at yourself in the mirror — like catching a glimpse of an old friend you’ve missed.

🌺Bring Flowers to Someone
Handpicked wildflowers, store-bought, send an emoji, or homegrown. A little something to say I’m thinking of you. Not a flower person? Try a nice rock or a pretty leaf. As August is coming to an end, let’s connect with nature to share the love.

These four responses are your nervous system’s ways of protecting you when it senses threat.

Day 1: What They Are
When you feel unsafe (physically or emotionally), your body automatically shifts into survival mode.

^{Darling, don’t give up on yourself, you’re so worth it. Sending love} 💕

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With love and care,

Lola & Joshua | The Living Well Team

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