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After watching an inspirational TED talk<\/a>, we launched a happiness challenge as a group and over the next 21 days, those willing to take the challenge will be doing these 5 things daily:\u00a0 1 random act of kindness, list 3 daily gratitudes, journal about something good that happened within last 24 hours, exercise, and meditate.\u00a0 We will be sharing our efforts in our WhatsApp group throughout the month to inspire one another.\u00a0 Au pairs also are encouraged to take an amazing class (this APIA counselor very much enjoyed) offered by Yale University entitled The Science of Well Being https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/the-science-of-well-being.<\/a><\/p>\n

The world is in a dark place right now, but we are digging deep for the light and these ladies have what it takes!\u00a0 Their American adventure this year and last is like none others yet in history and the teachings are deep.\u00a0 We will emerge even more wise, strong and fierce.\u00a0 This is our pledge.<\/p>\n

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