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Micro Habits

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Happy Tuesday. We all know that when it comes to building habits we think we need to start BIG or else we won’t make any progress. But really that just discourages us from even starting. So start small and keep your habits simple. You can take the smallest steps and that is still a huge win!

Here are a few micro habits from our staff you can easily get started with:

  • Make your bed

  • Plan your day

  • Sleep early

  • Scroll Less

  • Declutter space

  • Take breaks

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#staywell

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Spring 2022

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here are 9 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Health from our staff:

  • Fill Your Plate With Fresh, In-Season Fruits and Vegetables

  • Be Mindful of Opportunities to Overindulge

  • Stay Hydrated

  • Get Outside and Get Moving

  • Soak Up the Sun

  • But Do Protect Skin and Eyes From Damaging UV Rays

  • Reset Your Sleep Schedule

  • Watch for Allergens (Both Indoors and Out)

  • Check-In With Your Doctor or Call our Friendly Staff at (808) 293-9231

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Life Paths

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here is some food for thought from our friend Tim…

“We think a lot about those black lines: the roads not taken, the opportunities missed, the ones that got away. But most of us greatly underestimate the size of the lush tree of possibilities that lie ahead of us.”

~ Tim Urban

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Optimism

Aloha ‘Ohana

What is optimism?

Optimism is a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists are those who expect good things to happen, where pessimists instead focus on unfavorable outcomes. 

Optimistic attitudes are linked to a number of benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing goals. Optimists tend to view hardships as learning experiences or temporary setbacks. Even the most miserable day holds the promise for them that "tomorrow will probably be better.”

Why does being optimistic matter?
Health benefits of being optimistic may include:

- Lower rates of depression
- Lower levels of distress and pain
- Greater resistance to illnesses
- Better psychological and physical well-being
- Better cardiovascular health
- Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease and stroke

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‘Ōlelo No‘eau

Aloha ‘Ohana!

Here is a ‘Ōlelo No‘eau Proverb for all of you this Aloha Friday:

Proverb: “Ua ola loko i ke aloha”
Translation: “Love gives life within”
Meaning: Love is imperative to one’s mental and physical welfare. “Ua ola loko i ke aloha”

From all of us to all of you - have a healthy and happy weekend!


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Self-Care

Aloha ‘Ohana,

Here is a great message from our friends at the Hawaii Department of Health: 

Devoting some time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting your heart health. Self-care, like moving more, preparing healthier meals, getting enough quality sleep, and taking a moment to de-stress, helps your heart. 

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#ourhearts

Mask Mandates Lifted!

Aloha ‘Ohana - some great news!

Hawaii’s indoor statewide mask mandate will expire on March 25 at 11:59 pm! It’s taken our entire community to get to this point - with lowered case counts and hospitalizations. 

Huge mahalo to everyone. Our community has gotten better at treating people who are infected, the booster shots we have administered are helping save lives, and the infection rates for our entire state are now categorized at “low”.

Once again from our entire staff at Ko’olauloa Health Center, we want to thank everyone for their hard work, patience, support, and commitment to keeping our community safe. This is a collective milestone that we have all been waiting for.

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International Womens Day

Aloha ‘Ohana!

This International Women’s Day we celebrate the women who were our pathfinders, and those who are charting the course for a more equitable future. Today we also recognize the rising generation of change-makers who follow in their path. 

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Tips

Aloha 'Ohana - here are a few helpful tips from our friends at Everyday Health to keep in mind on this Aloha Friday.