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Hi Friend,

Like the rest of the world, Blue Zones Project is monitoring the Coronavirus situation closely. Our team members are following CDC and local Department of Health guidance as it pertains to events and social distancing in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. We will continually keep you informed of any cancelations or postponements of upcoming Blue Zones Project events or activities via email and social media. Community health and well-being is, and will always be, our number one priority.

For the latest information on COVID-19, please refer to the Hawaii State Department of Health or the CDC website.

While in social isolation, we can still practice the Power 9 for overall well-being of our families. Here are some tips:

  • Family First: While in social isolation with your family, embark on a new art project together, get those dusty board games off the shelf or get some yard work done as a family. But first, get your home ready – to protect your family from COVID-19, see the CDC’s home checklist here.
  • Downshift: This is a great time for downshifting and de-stressing. It’s okay to relax and do nothing, the CDC and DOH are asking you to do this. Stay home, chill and find creative ways to de-stress. There are a few great meditation apps or tutorials online that you could try as well.
  • Purpose: We often push purpose to the side because we’re so busy with our day-to-day lives. Take some time to jot down your gifts and talents. What do you love doing? What gifts were you given? Once our events are up and running again, join us for a Purpose Workshop to dig a bit deeper into your purpose. You can learn a little more about purpose by watching this video here.
  • Move Naturally: During social isolation, our dogs and furry friends still need to be walked! Go for a quick walk to get some fresh air, just remember to stay your distance from other walkers. Otherwise, the internet is a great resource for an at-home workout or living room yoga session. Cleaning house is a pretty good way to move naturally too.
  • Belong: Virtually connect (via phone, text, email) with your faith-based group or other organizations to ensure everyone is okay. We’re all in this together.
  • 80% Rule: We should always be practicing this, but when we’re under stress sometimes it's an easy Power 9 to forget. We’re spending a lot of time with family and want to make sure everyone is healthy. At the dinner table, remind everyone to “hara hachi bu.”
  • Plant Slant: We have a library of Blue Zones inspired recipes here. Try out a new healthy recipe or experiment with your family. We have a bunch of new, healthy instant pot recipes too that are sure to be crowd pleasers, even with the kids.
  • Wine at 5: While we shouldn’t be out and about at our favorite happy hour spot, we can try to connect with our Friends at 5 over FaceTime. Or why not have a virtual Wine @ 5 with them? This also gives us an opportunity to cook a plant-based meal and have a glass of red with your significant other. Cheers!
  • Right Tribe: Haven’t called your BFF in a while? Do it! Don’t forget that thanks to modern-day technology, we can still connect with our buddies via calls, text or FaceTime. While we must be physically isolated, we can still be socially connected.

 

Be well,

The Blue Zones Project - Hawaii Team