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MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2024 EDITION Deneen Axtman Bernie Sinner Jamie Nelson
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Fall Into Mindfulness
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The changing seasons can help you prioritize your physical,
emotional and mental health by presenting the opportunity Pat Artz Pete Jahner Drew Olafson
to start new routines or cut out unhealthy habits. Autumn is a State Bank of Bottineau Kirkwood Bank and Trust United Valley Bank
great time to embrace the concept of mindfulness, the practice Bottineau Bismarck Cavalier
of being fully present in the moment.
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Mindfulness can help people embrace seasonal transitions and 22 Paige Bjornson Lori Leingang LaDawn Schmitt
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Fall is a season of transition, making it a good time for building resilience
Making the Most of the Season and practicing mindfulness. Trees shed their leaves, and the days grow Bank Forward Gate City Bank Bell Bank
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shorter; this natural process may mirror personal lives, where change is
inevitable. Consider the following ways to work with the energy of fall
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to amplify your mindfulness practice:
• Start each day with an intention. People often set goals and intentions
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seasonally, making fall the perfect time to refocus your time and energy.
Setting intentions can help align your values with your purpose. Tioga Langdon
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• Keep a gratitude journal. Make a daily habit of noting what you’re grateful
for during the fall. Reflecting on these moments of gratitude can help you
appreciate the season more deeply.
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• Practice meditation. Take a moment each day to meditate and practice
deep, mindful breathing. This exercise can help you stay grounded and
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calm during the busyness of the season.
• Take a nature walk. Take hikes or leisurely walks through parks, forests
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or your neighborhood to soak in the beauty of fall. Instead of listening to
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music or a podcast, try a “quiet walk” and leave your phone at home, or
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set the volume to silent so you can stay focused on the experience.
• Go photowalking. Alternatively, take your phone or camera along VICE-CHAIR Scott LeDuc BOARD LIAISONS
during a nature walk to capture the season’s sights. Not only will you get Deneen Axtman
movement in, but you can also unleash your creativity and connect with Duane Bowman Bremer Bank Cornerstone Bank
IN EVERY ISSUE your surroundings. Dakota Western Bank Grand Forks
• Cook a seasonal recipe. Savor the seasonal flavors and cook a delicious Bowman Fargo
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ginger, cinnamon and sage) can add a comforting touch to your cooking.
• Like with any exercise, regular practice builds mindfulness, so find ways to Alison Anderson Dakota Heritage Bank BankNorth
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incorporate mindful activities or insert them into an existing daily or weekly
routine. Bismarck
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