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Drop 001
Kris Crews
January 09, 2023
Good morning! Welcome to Drop 001 of the 1AND1 newsletter, your weekly dose of 1% Better. (Ahhhh shoot that rhymed. Someone call Drizzy Drake and tell him to meet us in studio! ☠️) No but seriously, we're excited to have you here. Let's get into your weekly doses, some GOOD news, and an actionable tip from Minaa B!
1 Dose For Your Mind 🧠
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. But don't trip — we've got some tips to help you manage those anxious thoughts and emotions. Check out these tried and true strategies straight from our experts for coping with anxiety, and share them with others who might need a little extra support.
💊 How To Take Your Dose:
Take a walk - a walk and getting outside can help calm your nervous system
Drink lots of water and eat a healthy meal(s): When your body is adequately nourished, you will feel better and more alert, boosting your mood!
Stretch!: Loosen the body. When you’re anxious, the body can tense up and make you feel more stressed.
Sleep: Getting plenty of sleep can help rest your brain and body. When the body and mind are not resting, this can heighten your anxiety.
Deep breaths: Take a deep breath or do breathing exercises to help regulate your emotions and calm your heart rate.
Looking for additional ways to help control your anxiety? Check out this quick read 👉 Five Ways to Cope With Anxiety When Nothing Else Works.
1 Dose For Your Body 💪
Do NOT, I repeat "DO NOT" underestimate the power of stretching! Incorporating it into your routine has numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health. Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it can also help balance your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall mental wellness.
💊 How To Take Your Dose: Set aside just 15 minutes a day for stretching — at the beginning, middle, or end of the day...or all three! Your body and mind will thank you for it.
1 Dose For Your Wallet 💵
Ready to save some money and have more peace of mind in the new year? (Wowww that sounds fantastic doesn't it 🤤) Try The 52-Week Saving Challenge! Here's how it works:
💊 How To Take Your Dose:
Week 1: Deposit $1
Week 2: Deposit $2
Week 3: Deposit $3
...And so on until week 52, when you'll have reached $1,378 in savings.
Make sure to deposit funds in an interest-bearing savings account to get the most out of this challenge. Give it a shot and watch your savings grow! 📈
Real Stories From Real People 📝
Kris, Editorial Content Strategist here! I’m so happy you’re here to read our weekly stories from real people, and to kick off, the first story you’ll be hearing from is yours truly.
For today’s message, I want to highlight the importance of learning the lesson and letting go. I’m an imperfect human attempting to be perfect. I know it’s not possible, but sometimes, I still get caught up in the cycle of doing everything perfectly and obsessing over doing the right thing. I’ve struggled with this in all areas of my life: work, personal growth, relationships, and more. Although I try to get a lot right, I still make many mistakes and mess up quite a bit. I stumble, get back up, and fall again numerous times. I often overthink about making decisions, only to make the wrong one, and will ruminate on those actions and how I could’ve done better. And all that overthinking and self-criticism have affected my mental health and anxiety.
I spoke to my therapist about this, and one note she told me that was so powerful yet so simple was, "You're not in trouble. You’re only human. You’re doing your best.” That really stuck with me, and she reminded me that mistakes happen and that nobody will ever be perfect, no matter how hard we try. She encouraged me to look at these moments as lessons for what not to do again and how to break specific patterns. She also encouraged me to take actionable steps once I’ve become aware of something I need to change about myself instead of wallowing in what happened or engaging in self-deprecation. There’s power in knowing more about myself, and there’s also even more power in knowing what to do to change those things to be a better person for myself and others around me.
If you’re struggling with learning the lesson and letting go, I want to encourage you to take a deep breath. These moments will only teach you and make you grow. This is a part of life. Use these lessons as reflection and embrace change and improvement for what’s to come. There’s so much in store for you, and you have to be ready to receive it, and you can’t do that if you’re focusing on the past. Give yourself the chance to experience more and not be held hostage about what you could’ve done. Those mistakes only need to be a place of reference, not residence.
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Good News Only 😊
Ready for some good news? Each week, we promise to bring you three uplifting stories from around the web that are guaranteed to boost your serotonin and put a smile on your face. Because let's be real — we could ALL use a little more positivity in our lives. Plus, focusing on the good stuff has been proven to create abundance in your own life. Here are our top three picks for this week!
Meet Jay Withey Jr., the 27-year old mechanic who saved the lives of a group of stranded travelers during a blizzard by breaking into a school to provide them shelter and food. 🥺
In honor of safety Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills player Nyheim Hines returns opening kickoff for touchdown in emotional game against the New England Patriots, marking the first time in Hines' five-year career he's scored on a kickoff. 🙏
Meet Scruff, the collie who has recycled more than 1,000 bottles by bringing them home during walks and has now become a local hero in his community. 🐶
We hope these good news stories brought a smile to your face and made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside — we can't wait to bring you more next week!
1AND1 Picks 🤝
Welcome to our favorite wellness product picks of the week! Our experts have done all the vetting for you — just click on each product to read a full review. This week, we're sharing our favorite meal prep service, the best cold plunge for home recovery, and compression boots to boost your recovery game. Happy shopping!
Minaa's Minute 💁🏾♀️⏰
Meet Minaa B., 1AND1's Chief Behavioral Officer and licensed therapist. She's also a wellness coach and speaker who teaches people how to cultivate self-care through boundaries and community care. Each week, Minaa shares an actionable tip in "Minaa's Minute" — check it out below!
Anxiety is often fueled by our worrisome thoughts. For this week, spend one minute being mindful of your intrusive thoughts and write them down. Challenge yourself by reframing your negative thoughts into something positive and rational.
This Week On The Podcast 🎙
If Mental Health is important to you, check out our podcast Off The Cuff With Danny LoPriore wherever you get your podcasts. It's an unapologetic show about mental health hosted by Danny LoPriore, who sits down with influential entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers, actors, celebrities and mental health professionals to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Episodes drop every Wednesday.
Last week for Season 2: Episode 36, Danny interviewed Alishia McCullough, writer and co-founder of the Amplify Melanated Voices Movement, and licensed clinical mental health therapist. They discussed therapy, diversity and inclusion in the field, generational trauma and PTSD in communities of color, diet culture, and how to ground your body through feelings related to food. They also explored the impact of slavery on modern-day institutions, why standardized systems ignore unique qualities, and why Alishia started Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting.
WELP...That's a wrap for Drop 001 🤯 That was fun, right? We'll see you next week! And remember — 1 Step At A Time, 1 Day At A Time, 1% Better, Together. ☝️👆
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