Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here is an important health tip from our staff. As you know we live in an era of constant phone checking. Scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, playing with filters on Snapchat, and checking Twitter are things some people do for hours on end.

According to data recently released by the analytics firm Flurry, the average American spends up to 5 hours a day on their phone. That’s 35 hours a week and 140 hours a month that we are wasting on our phones!

The truth is, cell phones run people’s lives. We need to look up from our phones and take in the world around us. There’s so much to do and see instead of staring at your cell phone.

Here are a few things you can do instead of scrolling:

• Take a walk

• Take a yoga class

• Visit a farmer’s market

• Go for a bike ride

• Go to the gym

• Make a bucket list

• Take a nap

• Meditate

• Play with your dog

• Write in a journal

• Listen to music

• Hang out with friends/family

• Get your COVID booster

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Aloha 'Ohana ~ Here are a few tips from our Behavioral Health Services team that will booth your brain health during this (sometimes) stressful time.

Call (808) 293-9231 if you'd like to speak to someone or to schedule an appointment.

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Aloha 'Ohana - Happy Solstice 2021. Here are a few thoughts and affirmations that we liked from our friends at Actions of Aloha.

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Aloha ‘Ohana - we hope everyone is safe on this rainy Monday. While we were getting ready for the week and the new year, we were thinking of our community’s keiki and how we can continue to be a positive influence.

Going back to basics - Words Matter…

Certainly, words can become meaningless when they aren’t followed with action, but nonetheless, words have great power. You can choose to add more positive ones to your days.

What phrases do you say each day to your children?

Which ones do you want them to remember?

What do you say that will stay with your children for the rest of their lives?

Coming up with a few encouraging words for kids or positive phrases to say may tip the scales towards the kindness you want your keiki to imitate.

Here is an abbreviated list of things to say to your children that may inspire you*

• You are loved

• You make me smile

• I think about you when we’re apart

• My world is better with you in it

• I will do my best to keep you safe

• Sometimes I will say no

• I have faith in you

• I know you can handle it

• You are creative

• Trust your instincts

• Your ideas are worthwhile

• You are capable

• You are deserving

• You are strong

• The complete list will appear in the News section of our new website while will be launching very soon!

Artwork: Alissa Marquess. Our staff is a big fan of Alissa Marquess’ work. You can see more at creativewithkids.com.

Aloha 'Ohana - here are a few choice words of wisdom from our Behavioral Health Services team to help you kick off your week.

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#bewell

#staywell