DoVClub: 6 - April 2021 DoV’s Wellness |
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Coronasomnia: Is The Covid-19 Pandemic Affecting Your Sleep? |
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Since March 2020, and the whirlwind of Covid-19 Pandemic, there has been a shift in life’s routine patterns. One of those changes due to the pandemic is a good night’s sleep. This sleep disturbance is called “Coronasomia” the name given by a doctor. According to Healthline, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the impact of stress is one of the leading causes of “No Sleep” Sleep Deprivation leads to challenges with controlling thoughts and emotions. Unfortunately many people have experienced a roller-coaster of sleep patterns. An increasing number of people have been reporting sleep disturbances since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Pharmaceutical sleep prescriptions have increased 20 percent over the last year. Taking steps to improve sleep habits is important for not just COVID-19 prevention, but for overall health and wellness.
The Pandemic Way of Life: is our “New Normal” Sleep is not the only factor society has had to encounter with Covid-19 Pandemic. The impact of conflicting schedules, unemployment, homeschooling children, financial loss, and virtual fatigue are factors to the lack of sleep. How can people find relief and create their new normal and somehow make the best of life? Moving Forward and Breaking the Cornosomnia: Here are Tips from Healthline.com |
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- Take a break from alcohol.
- Cut out caffeine. Especially after 2 p.m., as this can make it harder to fall asleep.
Try a weighted blanket. Setting boundaries on electronic usage. Turn off all devices 1 hour before bedtime. Utilize a relaxing pre-sleep ritual (e.g., hot bath, soft music, and reading) Set aside the hour before bedtime as “me time.” Minimize conversations with family or calls during that hour. Find new coping strategies, hobbies, and support engagement. “Optimizing control over stress will support sleep optimization,” she explained. Set a structured daytime schedule to support a consistent bedtime and wake time. Use phone reminders to encourage staying on track with your daytime schedule.
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To Return or Not to Return?: Why Teachers are Quitting Education |
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After a year of uncertainty in 2020’s Covid-19 Pandemic, the new wave of virtual teaching, and the new Covid-19 Traditional Classroom setting, many teachers are opting to quit the profession or retire. In the article, “More teachers plan to quit as Covid stress overwhelms educators” by Jessica Dickler she explains, “ After nearly a year of struggling to meet the demands of teaching during the coronavirus crisis, many educators say they are ready to switch careers or retire.” With a host of meetings, conversations, and debates about student learning, one of the biggest factors to Educational learning is the well-being of the teacher. |
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Dickler states "The challenges of teaching in-person or online have stretched educators to their limits."After nearly a full year of either putting themselves at risk in a classroom or struggling to reach students remotely, many now say they may change careers or simply quit. |
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“Teachers have been feeling the brunt of how drastically this pandemic has changed our world,” said Colin Sharkey, Executive Director of the Association of American Educators, a National Professional Association. With all the ups and downs in this Pandemic education, how can teachers revive from their Covid-19 burnout? |
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DoV’s Mindfulness Question |
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What self-care practice will I choose this week? |
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Gaiam Yoga Block is a Supportive Latex-Free EVA Foam Soft Non-Slip Surface for Yoga, Pilates, Meditation. If you are a yogie like me, you’ll love this durable Gaiam Yoga Block for body support. It helps your flexibility with yoga. At a steal of $10.00, your yoga strength will improve every practice. |
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Goddess Great is a refreshing smoothie to quench your hardest WORKOUT! A mixture of tropical fruits and veggies will replenish your cravings after burning calories. |
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Ingredients: 1 or 2 cup(s) of mangos 1 or 2 cup(s) of pineapples 1/2 cup of Spinach or Kale 1/2 cup of Oatmilk 1/2 cup of yogurt (plain or your choice) 1 or 2 cup(s) of ice 1 teaspoon of flaxseed 1 teaspoon of chia seeds |
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Preparation: Mix ingredients in a blender until smooth add toppings of favorite fruit and or granola. Then Enjoy! |
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What we're talking about! Huangjisoo Pure Perfect Cleansing Oil is prepared with eight essential oils providing important nutrients to the skin. No make-up residue after a facial bath, and apply Huangjisoo to your skin without skin feeling greasy and oily. Then rinse with warm water and feel the smoothness of your skin. You’ll love that it is all natural and vegan! At a cost of $28.80, you’ll appreciate your dry skin being nourished, glowing, and looking years younger. |
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"Genius Aretha" As we have celebrated our Sheros in March for Women's History Month, “Genius Aretha'' is National Geographic’s depiction of “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin’s career. Genius Aretha highlights the untold stories Aretha Franklin endured to become The Queen of Soul in her lifetime. This series pays homage to Aretha Franklin's musical intellect, and her exceptional career. She has had an endless impact on music and culture. Starring Academy-Award Nominee Cynthia Erivo as Aretha Franklin. Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal as Aretha Franklin is superb. This “British Beauty” has unleashed again as in “Harriet” her talents in acting and singing leaving us in AWE of her stellar performance. |
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Michael Kiwanuka, Singer and Songwriter from the United Kingdom, has a smooth sound combination of Blues Rock, Funk, R&B, Jazz and Soul. His music has a message of inspiration and is uplifting as a soothing cup of tea. His musical introduction is featured as the theme song for “Big Little Lies.” He was Grammy nominated for his 1st Best Rock Album. Feeling some kinda way? Well listen to Michael Kiwanuka’s musical vibes with that soothing cup of tea and enjoy your positive mood. |
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- Lush Lavender
- Peachy-Peach
- Pale Pink
- Sunkist Yellow
- Seafoam
- Sky Blue
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A “spring fling”. The rising up and showing the new what has been dormant. |
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What’s IN? Casual Jogging Suits: Are you going for a quick errand but still want to look your best? Or What should you wear during a Quarantine Pandemic? If you don’t have time to find your top to your bottom and vice versa. The Dress Code: is the casual jogging suit. What’s flexible about these matching outfits are the dressing up with your heels or your favorite gal sneakers for anytime or anywhere. |
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DoV’s Money Market Advice |
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Don’t keep loose coins around - save them in your money jar and watch them add up! |
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DoV’s Spiritual Love: Resurrection Sunday April 4, 2021 |
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He is not here, He has RISEN Matthew 28:6 |
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Covid-19 Mindfulness on Friendship |
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We can still meet up but let’s stay safe and get vaccinated! |
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The “Faberge Egg” means Life, Hope, and Rebirth. The first Imperial Fabergé egg dates back to 1885, when the Russian Tsar Alexander III commissioned a gift for his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna, for Easter. |
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A Message from the Founder of DoV |
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The Covid-19 Pandemic has put a shift into my life, and I have rediscovered “Hidden Treasures” within myself. With being quarantined for a year, I have been able to rebirth DoV Club, and finish my Masters in Educational Counseling. I was so busy being busy I forgot my talented abilities I enjoyed as a child. I have love for singing and playing the piano. I so appreciate being able to play those ivory keys again! In 2020, the Pandemic has been a whirlwind of lost and our lives will be forever changed. Yet for me, the Covid-19 Pandemic and being quarantined has been bittersweet. Being isolated due to the pandemic, I was able to find my silver lining and or my rainbow in the sky with writing. |
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I’ve always enjoyed writing stories and reading articles thus came the DoV Monthly Newsletters. I have rediscovered me and have embraced what was misplaced was never lost. Spring is a season of rebirth, renew, and recharge. With that being said, “I’m Springing Forward.”🌸 |
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