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Narrator: It's easy to get caught up
in the many hectic things going on in day-to-day life
and forget to slow down and check in with yourself
and those around you.
Taking a moment to consider how you
or the people in your life are feeling is very important.
It can be as simple as asking someone
how they've been doing lately and offering a listening ear
or spending a quiet moment outdoors by yourself
to reflect on your day.
Regardless of how you approach it,
the social and emotional health benefits
of being more mindful are worth the few minutes a day
it may take to unpack and unwind.
Take a moment, take a breath and start the conversation.
This message was created by Nebraska's Extension Wellness
in Tough Times Initiative
in partnership with Peter Kiewit Foundation
and Midwest Early Recovery Fund.
For more information, visit ruralwellness.unl.edu.
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