Life Simplified

S1E10 Make Family Mealtime Happen

Family mealtime provide opportunities to talk, laugh, have fun together, and build family bonds.  But how can we incorporate it into our busy schedules?  Find out in this week's episode.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What do your enjoy about family mealtime?
What tip can you use to make family mealtime happen?
What can you do to make mealtime pleasant?
Conversation starters:
If you were given $500 that must be spent on someone outside of the family, who would you spend it on and what would you buy?
Can you think of any songs about food?  Sing one!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What is your favorite place to visit?
Name 3 things that are fun about you.
What makes you feel loved?
Download the Family Mealtime publication here. 
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S1E9 Break out of the Mealtime Rut

"What's for dinner?"  How often are you asked that question?  In this episode, we'll discuss how to break out of the mealtime rut.  
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What have you done to add creativity to your meals at home?
Have you encouraged children and other family members to help in the kitchen?
What is one way you plan on adding creativity to your meals at home?
Find recipes at:
Plan Eat Move
Cook Wild
Plate it Up Kentucky Proud
Sweet Potato Chili
For more information about getting out of a mealtime rut, download the How to Get Out of the Mealtime Rut publication. 
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S1E8 Productivity vs Procrastination

Do you wish you could be more productive?  Do you find yourself putting unpleasant tasks off until the last minute?  You're not alone.  In this episode, we talk about how to avoid procrastinating so that we can be more productive.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What does productivity mean to you?
Why do you procrastinate?
What tip will your use to avoid procrastination?
For more information about procrastination, check out the Moneywise newsletter. 
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S1E7 Setting Healthy Boundaries

This week, we'll work on saying no by learning how to set boundaries.  This has been a struggle for all of us. 
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What is your personal definition of a boundary?
What is a sign in your life that tells you that you need to set a boundary?
Which barrier(s) to boundary setting do you struggle with the most?
What is a boundary you want to set but haven't been able to yet?
How will being aware of these steps help you overcome your barriers?
For more information about setting healthy boundaries, visit National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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S1E6 Bonus Episode-It’s All About Balance

 Throughout the month, we have frequently come back to the idea of balance.  In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the concept of life balance.
Ask Yourself These Questions:
1. How is my balance?
2. What is weighing me down?
3. Am I honoring my values?
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S1E5 Reset Your Relationships

In this episode, we discuss social wellness: what it is, how to evaluate your social wellness, and how to improve. 
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. Socially speaking, what gives you energy?  What drains your energy?
2. Socially speaking, what is one thing you are doing well?
3.  What one step will you make to improve your social wellness this week?
Download the Social Wellness Checklist here.
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S1E4 Reset Your Physical Health

In this episode, we'll be talking about resetting our health during the new year.  But that doesn't mean picking out the latest fad diet.  We'll challenge you to make small changes in your every day life to improve your health.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
1. What is one food group you can add into your favorite family meal?
2.  What is one way you can add exercise into your weekly routine?
3.  What is one tip you are going to use when creating a healthy routine?
Learn more about physical activity guidelines here.
Learn more about MyPlate here.
Learn more about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans here. 
Learn more about creating healthy routines in the new year here. 
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S1E3 Reset Your Finances by Identifying Spending Leaks

In this episode, we're starting the year off with a Financial Reset.  We'll be identifying our spending leaks.  Spending leaks are small, seemingly innocent purchases that add up over time.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. What are your spending leaks? Be honest.
2. Is this how you want to be spending your money?
3. What small change can you make to adjust your spending leaks?
For more information about spending leaks, check out the New Year, New Money edition of the MoneyWi$e newsletter. 
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S1E2 Self-Care Reset

We are jumping in with a New Year Reset!  This episode will focus on starting the year off with a Mental Health Reset by focusing on self-care. 
Ask yourself these 3 questions discussed in today's episode.  Write in a journal or share with a friend. Commit to adding 1 behavior to your self-care routine this week.
*What does self-care mean to you?
*What fuels you?
*What would you like to add to your self-care routine?
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More information can be found at the National Institute of Mental Health. 
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts about suicide, you can call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Life Line. 

Meet the Hosts of Life Simplified

Meet the hosts of Life Simplified!  Family & Consumer Sciences Agents from Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Livingston counties explain who they are both professionally and personally.  
Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com.
Learn more about the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service by visiting our websites.
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