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This week's featured article answers the question: Can colorectal cancer be prevented? With a focus on proactive measures, we explore lifestyle behaviors, screenings, and pharmacology that play a key role in reducing the risk of this disease. Join us as we uncover actionable steps to safeguard our health and well-being.

Make it a great week 🙏🏾

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Mindful Moment 😌

Pause, follow the guide below, and observe 3-5 DEEP breaths. Slow down your breathing and notice any sensations you feel as you inhale and exhale.

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Mindful Movement 🙆🏾‍♂️

Start your day with a yoga practice that promotes mindfulness, allowing yourself to center and ground before the day ahead. Do this flow 2-3 times this week and notice how you feel after each time.

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Mindful Reflection ✍🏾

In what areas of my life do I tend to be overly self-critical, and how can I practice self-compassion instead?

Share your responses with us on Twitter, and be sure to #balanceperiod

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Affirmation 🗣️

Say this to yourself silently or out loud:

"I honor my journey and embrace every step forward, knowing that I am worthy of self-love and acceptance."

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Balance Period Podcast 🎙

Releasing Anxiety, COVID Round 2, #300daysofdiscipline Update, Leading By Example | #209

In this episode, Recovery Ray does a check-in on his health and wellness journey over the past month and shares an update on the #300daysofdiscipline challenge.

Key Takeaways:

• Ray got COVID in February which reminded him of the importance of proactive rest
• His sleep performance on WHOOP dropped by 3%
• Ray gets creative integrating his 7 tracked health behaviors into his daily life
• For the next 75 days of the challenge, Ray will be adding NSDR to the list of behaviors
• Improving individual health contributes to closing the racial health gap

Let's listen, learn, and grow together!

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Upcoming Health/Wellness Events 🗓️

Community Family Fun & Health Service Day This event is not just about physical health but encompasses a holistic approach to well-being, including mental health and preventive care with free lead testing. Entertainment, activities, and box lunches will be provided. Saturday, April 6, from 11am to 2pm EDT​ Martin University (2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis, IN 46218) Register Here

Taking Care of You: Relationships and Boundary Setting An interactive workshop to develop skills to create healthy relationships, set boundaries, and keep your cool in tough situations Saturday, April 6, from 11am to 2pm EDT​ IBEW Local Union 481 (1828 North Meridian Street #205 Indianapolis, IN 46202)​ Register Here

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Featured Article 📚

Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented? Learn about the lifestyle behaviors, screenings, and pharmacology that play a role in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Read Article