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Dear friends,

As we finish enjoying the last remnants of the holiday season, it’s time to return back to our normal routines. A new year means new opportunities to commit to habits that will benefit us in the long run. And we could all use a fresh start: According to a recent Monday Campaigns survey, people have been finding it more difficult to maintain their health goals during the pandemic.

That’s why this week we’re focusing on returning back to basics. When it comes to health behaviors, understanding the fundamentals can help keep you on track. To maintain your physical activity goals while stuck in the house, learn about the many benefits of a home workout; to deal with the added anxiety of the cold, winter months, practice the five basic techniques for stress management; and to inspire you to cook more plant-forward meals, we’ve published our 21 most popular meatless recipes from 2020. This Monday, commit to a fresh start.

Don't Stress About Stress Relief

Regardless of specific technique, at the core of many stress management practices is the idea of converting negative feelings into springs of inspiration, positivity, and energy by redirecting or letting go of unpleasant thoughts and feelings. Easier said than done? Maybe. But by practicing the basic stress management techniques listed below, you’ll start to find yourself free of the confining influence of stress.

Use this Monday to commit to taking back control of your headspace with simple stress management practices.

Renew Your Home Gym Membership

Once you start working out from home, you may never want to return to the gym again. Think about it: there’s no need to get in a cold car, change into gym clothes, wait for machines, or breathe in all those curious aromas.

This Monday, we’re breaking down all the benefits of a home workout, so that you can jump-start your physical activity regimen and meet your fitness goals without having to step foot in a gym.

Learn more about the benefits of a home workout and get started today.

Cook Up a Winning Meatless Monday Meal

Meatless Monday has always been committed to providing delicious and exciting recipes that are also good for you. There’s no need to “diet” or “count calories” when you’re eating a collection of whole foods. That’s why we wanted to start the year with a roundup of our most popular Meatless Monday recipes. We checked the data and ranked the recipes based on which ones were viewed the most.

Get the recipes.

It is during challenging times that people display the most incredible feats of compassion, sacrifice, empathy, and love. To bring attention to these inspirational acts, we’re sharing a weekly roundup our favorite good-news stories. See what's good this week.

We hope these ideas help you refresh and reinvigorate your Monday and inspire you to stay well the rest of the week. We'll see you again next Monday!

-- The Healthy Monday Team