Happy Soul Food Friday!
“Real happiness comes from a continuous effort to become the best possible version of yourself”- Aristotle
As we enter the first full week in May let’s practice some “enlightened self-interest” and invest in our mental health and wellbeing.
The Big 5:
- Exercising
- Socializing
- Learning long into later life
- Eating a healthy diet
- Sleepingenough
This year’s theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities. Together, we can use that insight to connect people to the right support at the right time, and shape advocacy, education, and community engagement to make more good days possible for all.
Mental Health Month 2026 | Mental Health America
Here is a fun way to make every day in May count!
Enjoy this Mental Well-Being Resource Calendar:
May Mental Well-Being Resource Calendar – John W Brick Foundation
The Surprising Science Linking Your Heart & Mental Health
A growing body of research shows the heart and mind are intrinsically connected, driving a new functional approach to longevity that builds resilience across both systems.
A New Approach To Longevity: Treating The Heart And Mind Together | mindbodygreen
Harvard Research Says This Is the Secret to a Happy Life. Neuroscience Confirms It, After 25 Years
Decades of data. One simple answer. Propose a toast, and maybe say a little prayer, for 77 elderly people who agreed to donate their brains to science after they died. Because they chose to do so might lead to real benefits for the rest of us. These 77 were part of a group of 290 people who have participated in the Northwestern University Super Aging Program since 2000 — a 25-year investigation.
Brain Health Tips Backed by Harvard and Northwestern Research
Older people with the healthiest brains have this one thing in common
The secret of so-called ‘superagers.
How to keep your brain younger as you age
Thanks, this week go to Dr. Paul C for the wellbeing calendar!
Please pay it forward with purpose!
Love,
Neville
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“Heaven on Earth is a choice you must
make, not a place we must find.”–Wayne Dyer
Happy Soul Food Friday! 