Wednesday

Welcome to the midweek! Today, we're talking about:

• What the mind-body connection is

• How to improve your mind-body connection

• Elevate your listening experience

• What we're watching

• The rising demand for whiskey

What Exactly Is the Mind-Body Connection?

Our minds (and brains) do so many things for us — like helping us breathe, controlling our reactions when we touch something hot, and much, much more.

However, these involuntary functions aren't the only things our minds do for us. We have a powerful mind-body connection that can influence the way we think, feel, and move through the world.

As shared by Florida Medical Clinic, "The mind-body connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors and their physical health."

For example, when we feel stressed about something, our body may respond by sweating and making our heart beat faster.

However, other practices — like engaging in movement, journaling, and taking a shower — can positively impact our minds and help us relax.

In short, the mind-body connection is all about how our mind and thoughts influence our bodies and how the things we do with our bodies influence our minds and mental well-being!

Ideas To Improve Your Mind-Body Connection

Developing and improving your mind-body connection can be a lifelong practice — but it doesn't have to be overwhelming!

There are small, mindful ways you can strengthen this connection every day.

Here are a few places to start:

1. Tap into mindfulness: Whether you're washing the dishes, on a walk, or at work, think about the present moment and move through your five senses as you experience it!

2. Do a full-body scan: Slowly move from your head to your toes, or vice versa, and examine how each part feels. Try to relax each muscle group and body part as you do the scan.

3. Check in with yourself: Think about hunger cues, how you feel physically, emotionally, and so forth.

4. Try a practice that encourages mind-body connection, like yoga or tai chi: These often encourage you to actively engage with your body and pause your thoughts.

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What We're Watching: A Mind-Body Meditation

Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can improve the mind-body connection. And what better way to practice mindfulness than through meditation?

We are big fans of guided meditation, as they help guide the experience and encourage us to stay focused.

This week, we've loved watching a 10-minute guided meditation that focuses on the mind and body connection. This is a great stepping stone if you're new to the concept of the mind-body connection — and is an all-around relaxing practice!

Check out Relaxing 10 minute guided meditation for the mind and body from Great Meditation here.

The Rising Demand for Whiskey: A Smart Investor’s Choice

Why are 250,000 Vinovest customers investing in whiskey?

In a word - consumption.

Global alcohol consumption is on the rise, with projections hitting new peaks by 2028. Whiskey, in particular, is experiencing significant growth, with the number of US craft distilleries quadrupling in the past decade. Younger generations are moving from beer to cocktails, boosting whiskey's popularity.

That’s not all.

Whiskey's tangible nature, market resilience, and Vinovest’s strategic approach make whiskey a smart addition to any diversified portfolio.

Schedule a call with a Vinovest advisor to learn more.

Thank you to Vinovest for sponsoring Note To Self.

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: False! Self-care can actually energize us!

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Our mind-body connection is so powerful. Finding small ways to strengthen it can go a long way!

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