Do this 1 small thing to improve your relationships

Plus, how to make your walking practice a way to self-reflect.

March 10, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER March 10, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Good morning! We're heading into the weekend ready to relax. Unfortunately, some of us will have an hour less this weekend — daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 12th. Don't forget to push your clocks forward — and don't worry! Next week, we will have tons of tips to help you get the rest you need.  Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 20-minute walk. If walking indoors doesn't feel that exciting to you, why not turn it into a time for self-reflection? Let's be honest: When your time is constantly filled with work, parental duties, errands, and chores, everyday life sometimes leaves little time for self-reflection.   Using your walking time to ponder your life is good for your health — physical and mental. In fact, a recent study suggests that engaging in self-reflection while you're walking may have some of the same benefits as professional counseling.   Here's a prompt to get you started!   Think of five things you like about yourself. Your relationship with yourself significantly contributes to your mental health and self-confidence. Therefore, acknowledging what you love about you can help you build a healthier relationship with yourself. Think about five things you love about who you are and really appreciate them. You've worked hard to become who you are and you deserve recognition from yourself!   Want more? Check out these other walking prompts. SEE MORE > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan With this Beef and Broccoli recipe, you get all the flavor of your favorite takeout with less salt — and no added sugar! Serve with this dish with microwavable brown rice, cauliflower rice, or a blend of each.   Here's your meal plan for today:   Frozen Waffle with Greek Yogurt and Fruit | Soup| Snack |No-Sugar Ginger Beef with Broccoli and Rice See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness I'm a sleep doctor. Here are 5 things I never do before bed Having trouble getting to sleep? You might benefit from following this expert-approved bedtime routine and enforcing a few rules to get quality sleep every night. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Do this 1 small thing to improve your relationships Love languages are a popular way of understanding how we give and receive care. The idea is that we all speak specific "languages" when it comes to love. Knowing your preferred love language can help you better communicate what you need in your relationships.   But, no matter how close you are with someone, you may not necessarily want to speak the same love language they do. Adora Winquist, an author and expert on love and relationships, tells TODAY.com that many people assume that their partner wants to receive love the same way as they do. Not true, says Winquist.   Knowing the love languages your partner and beloved friends prefer is just as important as your own, says Winquist. She often finds that clients are so invested in their own needs that they don't take the time to ask their partner if their needs are being met.   Reece Stockhausen, a relationship and intimacy coach, adds that it's  important to take time to understand the ins and outs of our partner's love languages — in addition to our own. For example, you may know that someone loves words of affirmation, but they may have preference about what kind of words you use to express care — or what they like to be complimented on.    The best way to find out how others want to be shown affection is to ask. Why not take a moment today and ask someone you care about what their love language is — and how they like it to be used? Get all the details! It's one quick conversation that could make your relationship a lot closer.  READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News People are trying Pedro Pascal's supposed Starbucks order with 450 mg of caffeine. Is it safe? TikTokers are trying Pedro Pascal's alleged Starbucks order which has 450 milligrams of caffeine. We asked a registered dietitian if it's a safe to consume. People are trying Pedro Pascal's supposed Starbucks order with 450 mg of caffeine. Is it safe? TikTokers are trying Pedro Pascal's alleged Starbucks order which has 450 milligrams of caffeine. 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