On The + Side: Vision Boards, Haute Dogs and Laughter

Welcome back to On The + Side, your weekly dose of all things positive. Tune in this week for some adorable animal footage (as always), ways to give back and helpful resources to get through this difficult time together. We are here for you!

Positive Focus

From dogs in hats to healthy nonprofits, there are so many things we can still smile about. Check out the latest uplifting news stories we’ve uncovered this week.

• Need your dose of cuteness overload? The royal milliners have created this 2021 Haute Dogs Calendar, featuring adorable rescue dogs in very fancy hats. Proceeds will benefit the animal welfare charity, Wild at Heart Foundation.
• With Election Day just around the corner, you can visit this free in-person poster exhibition celebrating the women’s suffrage movement through November 3. This exhibition, entitled Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence, is a traveling show featured on the front porch of the Mennello Museum in Orlando.
• Looking to bring a little more joy this holiday season? Sign up to become a collection location for Toys for Tots, as part of their annual holiday toy drive!
• Four local college students have launched a nonprofit called MaskOn, which works to promote healthy habits and support the local schools. To help the group fulfill its mission, Orange County donated 10,000 face masks and 300 hand sanitizer bottles. We love this kind of collaboration!

Wellness Boosts

How are you staying healthy in challenging times? Here are a few ways to keep your mind in tip-top shape.

• Laughter really can be the best medicine! If you’re having trouble finding reasons to smile lately, check out these six easy ways to add more humor to your day.
• We’ve all read about the benefits of meditation for our health and overall well-being, but knowing where to start can be a bit overwhelming if you’re a newcomer to the practice. If you fall in that category, check out these seven meditation practices for beginners.
• Looking to manifest something new into your life? Why not try creating an online vision board?

For the most up-to-date guidelines on taking care of yourself during this global pandemic, visit the CDC’s website.

Additional Resources

Whether you love the arts or are looking for ways to bolster your knowledge, we’ve got you covered with our latest batch of resources.

• For those interested in seeing the ballet this year but still not feeling safe enough to go in person, Orlando Ballet is offering streaming performances of Sleeping Beauty for just $25. With your purchase, you can view the show unlimited times!
• Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian offers plenty of free educational resources on their site, including digital activities and lessons in civics, history, STEM topics and more.
• We all want to age with dignity and with access to the best care possible. Join us on Wednesday, November 4, for our free webinar on Senior Financial Planning from 6-7 p.m. Learn how to take control over who will manage your finances if you are unable to and under what circumstances to leave the legacy you choose, not what the state chooses for you. You can register here.

We’ll be back next week with more positive stories and resources to make this time a little easier for everyone. To get notifications when we post a new issue, subscribe to On The + Side.

For the latest COVID-19 updates from Addition Financial, please visit our response page.