We know that exercising regularly is key for our physical health – The Mayo Clinic recommends that we get at least 150 minutes of moderate (75 minutes vigorous) aerobic activity per week in addition to strength training twice per week for maintaining optimal health

Maintaining proper nutrition is essential for supporting our resilience stores. We know that eating right has significant health benefits.

When we train our brain to be mindful, we are creating a “sacred pause” or space in which we can regulate our emotions and behaviors before we react to what is going on in and around us.

Since returning from combat, veterans have been told, “Don’t isolate; be social; be part of the community and get out of the house.” But, everything has changed because of Covid-19 — and you are stuck at home.

Have you ever found yourself committed to something you didn’t believe in, like a dead-end job or social situation that just didn’t sit right with you? Did you struggle to carry out your responsibilities associated with these circumstances or find yourself resenting the situation all together?

What do we mean when we talk about resilience? Essentially, resilience is all about accessing the resources and personal qualities necessary for wading through life’s garbage and coming out stronger on the other side.

Free brand-new winter coats will be available for veterans and military members at the Feb. 22 Welcome Home Place. The coats, in all sizes, were provided by the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation in conjunction with Ocean State Job Lot and are being distributed by Clear Path for Veterans New England.

Bryan Doe, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist with the Springfield Vet Center, will be at Welcome Home Place Jan. 25, along with Phil Milgrom of The Centered Place in Warren, who will help people with meditative yoga.