REAL LIFE Highlights Virginia Resilience Week: Mindfulness and Nutrition

We’re highlighting all 7 Stress Busters, developed by ACEs Aware, this week, starting with Mindfulness Practice and Balanced Nutrition.

Mindfulness practices like meditation can help calm the body, reduce stress, and improve focus, even just a few minutes at a time.

Jasmine, our Alumni Coordinator, shared how she stays grounded through life’s challenges: “Meditation and gratitude has helped me maintain a positive attitude and continue to have a positive outlook on life regardless of what’s happening around me. I have peace today.”

Balanced Nutrition is another key Stress Buster. Eating regular, nourishing meals supports both physical and mental health, especially during times of stress.

Each REAL House has a vegetable garden, planted by volunteers and maintained by Lifers, giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables, like strawberries, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, and more, right at home.

Over the next few days, we will continue sharing how our team and community put each of the 7 Stress Busters into practice – stay tuned!