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Week 22: Your Surroundings

Comforting Environment

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December 11, 2022

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Tab 1: Consistent Stress Management

Week 1: Utilizing Deep Breathing

Week 2: Maximize Your Morning Routine

Week 3: The “S” Word

Tab 2: Livable Nutrition

Week 4: Drink Up

Week 5: Nourish Your Brain

Week 6: All About Blood Sugar

Tab 3: Intentional Rest

Week 7: The Evening Is Everything

Week 8: Rested and Ready

Tab 4: Sustainable Finances

Week 9: Fueling Your Finances

Tab 5: Maximizing Joy

Week 10: Fill Your Joy Tank

Week 11: Gratitude Is a Gift

Week 12: Celebrate You

Tab 6: Inspiring Movement

Week 13: Movement Is Medicine

Tab 7: Enjoyable Social Life

Week 14: Social Butterfly

Tab 8: Activating Creativity

Week 15: Don’t Look Back

Week 16: Outside the Box

Tab 9: Adaptable Mindset

Week 17: Shift Your Mindset

Week 18: Quality Over Quantity

Week 19: Self-Trust

Week 20: Legacy Language

Tab 10: Comforting Environment

Week 21: Uplift Yourself & Others

Week 22: Your Surroundings

Tab 11: Meaningful Relationships

Week 23: Deepen Connections

Week 24: Examine Relationships

Tab 12: Passionate Teaching

Week 25: Prioritize & Normalize Boundaries

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