The Valor Weekly

Self Care

The Ten Minute Fall Reset

Give yourself ten quiet minutes each evening this week and treat them as an appointment with yourself.

1. Dim the lights and silence your phone.
2. Sit with both feet flat on the floor.
3. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four.
4. Breathe out through your mouth for a count of six.
5. Repeat five times and feel your shoulders soften.

Wellness

Walk Among the Leaves

A twenty minute walk in the crisp fall air can lift your mood and quiet your mind, bring a friend or savor the solitude.

As you walk notice five things you can see, four things you can hear and three things you can smell, it is a gentle way to return to the present moment.

For support with movement and healthy eating ask your local VA medical center about its free weight management program.

Beauty

Beauty by Rackelle

Rackelle · Veteran Aesthetician

Meet Rackelle, a veteran and aesthetician who will share the skin and beauty rituals that help you glow from the inside out.

As the air turns cool and dry switch to a richer moisturizer at night and keep a nourishing lip balm within reach.

Wear sunscreen every morning because the autumn sun still reaches your skin, a glass of water with every meal will keep your complexion luminous all season.

Fashion

Confidence in Layers

Fall is the season of beautiful layers, three pieces will carry you from morning errands to an evening out.

• A well fitted coat in camel or navy
• A soft knit sweater in a warm neutral
• A pair of comfortable ankle boots

Add a scarf in a jewel tone such as burgundy or emerald to bring warmth to your face, above all wear what makes you stand tall.

Travel

A Day of Honor

Plan a day trip to the Military Women's Memorial at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, women who served can register their service there and add their story to the national record.

Veterans may also receive a free lifetime pass to national parks and federal recreation lands through the America the Beautiful program, fall color makes this the perfect season to use it.

Sisterhood

Find Your People

No one should walk the road home alone, this week reach out to one woman you served with because a short call or a handwritten note can mean more than you know.

Groups such as Military Women Across the Nation and the women veterans programs in every state host gatherings throughout the year, we will share them here every Monday.