We are so excited to support a brand new Young Survivor Group for colorectal survivors kick off their first meet and greet!

WHO?  Specifically created for young colorectal cancer survivors (under 50), both in and out of treatment, as a place to share wellness tips, network, and make connections.

WHEN & WHERE? Monday, May 20 | 6:30 - 9pm Legion Brewing Southpark 5610 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209

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FOR MORE INFO CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK OR EMAIL CRCSURVIVORCLT@GMAIL.COM

Monkey Mind is when our mind is unfocused and jumping from thought to thought like a monkey jumping from tree to tree.  We all have it at times (especially in this fast paced world we live in), but the good news is that we can learn to control our monkey minds and regain our focus (which helps us feel less scattered and can help with anxiety). 

Practices like Yoga, Tai Chi, gardening, art, drumming and regular exercise routines are powerful ways to focus the mind in one place and keep it from "jumping around".  Taking the time to speak with a professional counselor, volunteering to take your mind off your own worries, using guided meditation tools and taking time for quiet contemplation can also help manage anxiety and control that monkey mind of yours!

Your mental health is so very, very important for your overall wellness, but nobody can do it for you.  So take a look at some of the many ideas in this newsletter and be willing to try something new. You may just find making a practice of some of these techniques can not only help focus your mind while you are doing them, but give you a safe haven to go to when things get a little unsettled in your life.
 
With love and gratitude,

The Wind River Team

Shannon, Dave, Cheryl, Shirley, Mike, Becca, Glenna and Susan