Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 – noon Washington DC time An AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom We often assume we can rely on willpower to get us through difficult moments or temptations — and when we don’t succeed, we blame ourselves, thinking we’re just not strong enough. But almost nobody can depend on willpower alone. […]
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Exercising at Home: Make it Easy, Make it Fun
AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 20 10:30 – noon Washington DC time Our bodies were made to move! Movement helps us feel better and live longer — but modern life is too sedentary for optimal health. And being stuck at home during the pandemic doesn’t help! Because of this, we need to […]
Change One Habit, Change Your Life Workshop
AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 10 10:30 am – noon, Washington DC time Free with optional contribution to the presenter RSVP to office@aafsw.org Improving a “keystone habit” can have a cascade of positive effects on your life. For instance, starting a fun exercise routine, or conquering evening snacking, can improve your mood, energy, […]
Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness
AAFSW Zoom Workshop Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, July 15 10:15 – 11:30 Washington DC time Laughter has profound positive effects on both the body and mind. And this is true even when we laugh “on purpose,” especially in a group. In Laughter Wellness (a variation of Laughter Yoga), a facilitator leads simple activities to […]
Eating Well in the Lockdown
Eating Well in the Lockdown AAFSW Wellness Workshop via Zoom Thursday, May 21 10:15 a.m. to noon, Washington, DC time Cost: Free with optional donation to the presenter via PayPal For many of us, trips to the grocery store are now limited, and many foods are out of stock. We’re craving comfort foods — but […]
Stress Reduction Strategies Virtual Workshop
Stress Reduction Strategies AAFSW Wellness Workshop via Zoom Thursday, April 21 10:15 a.m. Washington DC Time With the current pandemic crisis, we need to apply the entire toolkit of stress reduction strategies in order to stay calm, avoid feeling overwhelmed, and continue to do our best for our families, friends, colleagues and communities. In this […]
February Wellness Workshop: The Nutrients You Need and How to Get Them
Food is abundant in our society — but most people are still deficient in some very important nutrients, including vitamin D, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids. These can affect our bones, muscles, skin, digestion, and even brain health. Unfortunately, recent studies show that supplements are not the easy answer they appear to be […]
January Wellness Workshop: New Year, New Habits
Get ready for a fresh, healthy start in the New Year! In this 90-minute interactive workshop, you’ll develop your own personal plan to take your well-being to the next level. You’ll learn powerful techniques to overcome barriers and make your new habits enjoyable and sustainable. Whether you’re trying to reduce stress, sleep better, get more […]