Personal Blog Post - Chase

I didn't take a picture of the family because we were all so in the moment, so here is a chatGPT rendered family photo!

Hey Wellness Center Family, I wanted to share a message about something that I found to be really important yesterday. Just how important sunshine and family really are. For my most active clients (you know who you are), you know that I'm usually working pretty hard on one project or another. I spend a lot of my time behind the computer working away. This has had two effects on my life that are not moving me in a positive direction:

1. It's keeping me inside and away from the sun. Here is what that does to me.

   1. It lowers my vitamin D production

   2. It harms my mood regulation

   3. It messes with my circadian rhythm

2. It disconnects me from my family (because I'm gone working)

   1. It triggers serious stress responses

   2. It has major health risks

Yesterday was Sunday (YAY. Family day) and it was very warm and bright outside. My first thought, let's get the family outside. What followed was my whole family outside, me behind the grill, the kids and my wife playing on swings in our backyard, and all of that turned into a frisbee-throwing competition with Dad and Leo switching between fierce competitors, judges, announcers, and the girls being fierce competitors. It was so much fun, and my metaphorical cup of life was filled to the brim.

The rest of my day was amazing; I was so happy and cheerful. We were all playing, reading books, and having a jolly good time together. It made me realize just how important outside time, and connection is. I have two invites for you today.

1. Make sure to get outside as much as possible. With the weather being so warm this extended spring (yes it's January), take the time to go on a family walk, have a family BBQ, or just spend time together outside.

2. Spend time with you family. Put the phones down, be intentional about connection, and just enjoy one another's company. It paid off for me, I believe it'll pay off for you.

Of course this is my company blog, so I want to also extend the invite that if the Seasonal Blues / S.A.D / Winter Depression still have you in a rut, our clients at The Wellness Center have been feeling really grounded through this winter season using the red light.

You could totally add your own review after coming to try the red light. You'll feel so grounded and relaxed! First Red Light Session is Free!

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