Malloy Law Offices, LLC - December 2021

Malloy Law Offices, LLC - December 2021

Malloy Monthly BEATING WINTER BLUES AND CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS ’Tis the Season The holidays are here! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday this December, we wish you a magical and fulfilling holiday season. The spirit of the holidays is one of warming your heart and your home as you celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones. It’s a time to set aside our differences, frustrations with our day-to-day lives, and the difficulties the pandemic has brought upon us. Throughout this season, we can embrace and build upon the relationships we have and create lasting memories. Throughout the winter months, our days are shorter, and we lose hours of daylight due to the tilt of the Earth’s axis. When the South Pole is tilted closer to the sun, and the North Pole is tilted farther away from the sun, it gets darker earlier. Commuting to work, running errands in the morning, getting in a workout, or going out for dinner in the evening hours — all when the sun isn’t out — can be tough. When this happens, how can we squeeze more into our daylight hours to optimize time and ensure that everything gets done? After all, it’s human nature to want to go to bed once the sun goes down. “The spirit of the holidays is one of warming your heart and your home as you celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones.” When it comes to being productive and finding a way to fit it all in, getting enough sleep is extremely important. After a full workday, plus cooking, cleaning, errands, and extracurriculars, once that sun starts to set, you’re bound to feel the weight of it all and get sleepy. To squeeze more productivity out of the day, being well rested (at least 8 hours each night) is a must. Keeping your body moving with exercise, especially outdoors, gets the endorphins December 2021

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flowing, improves sleep, and lowers stress — all extremely important to feeling motivated and able to take on a longer list while winter is in full swing. Our bodies and minds are energized and nourished by the sunlight, thus, seize the day and make it a priority to see a little bit of the sun every day, even if it means taking small breaks from work to get outside, eating lunch in a courtyard, or even spending time near a window. It helps to keep our days brighter and happier. This holiday season, make every day count! Plan out your days, express gratitude, be sure to engage in things you enjoy, and don’t forget to smile and get in a good laugh. Be present with others by engaging in fun conversations, learning from their stories, taking time to just listen, and ridding yourself of distractions. Although our days are shorter, there is no time to waste over these next few months! Throughout the holidays, we are here to support our clients — we cherish your trust in us to assist in every way we can. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!

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When celebrities jet off to Aspen, Colorado, for their winter vacations, they might not all be going to ski. According to Forbes, Aspen is also a top snowshoeing destination — and that’s a sport that celebrities and ordinary people of all ages can enjoy. Snowshoeing is a simple activity that dates back at least 6,000 years. It involves strapping large flipper-like attachments called snowshoes to your boots. The attachments distribute your weight and let you walk over banks of powder without sinking. You can use them to navigate flat plains, rolling hills, or steep mountains depending on the type of shoe you invest in. On top of its unique history, these three major perks to snowshoeing just might make it your favorite winter sport. 1. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Unlike other energy- intensive sports like skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing is safe and relatively easy for folks of all ages. Some outdoorsmen and women snowshoe into their 70s and beyond, so a snowshoe outing is a great way for anyone to bond while getting some aerobics in. 2. Speaking of aerobics, snowshoeing is also a great workout. When you strap on your snowshoes, you can burn up to 50% more calories than you would while hiking (depending on your pace and the type of terrain). Athletes who want to really amp up the exercise can even invest in jogging snowshoes! 3. Last but not least, snowshoeing is scenic! When you’re whizzing down a mountain on a snowboard or skis, you don’t have time to take in the view. But on snowshoes, you can soak up all of the winter beauty around you. You can even bring your camera along on your trek to capture pictures of any flora and fauna you see. Snowshoeing Is a Fun, Easy Option for All Ages MEET YOUR NEW FAVORITE WINTER SPORT

Many people dream of snow carpeting the ground and icicles hanging from the roof during the holiday season, but snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures can have huge impacts on driving conditions. Planning and preventive measures are important for every driver year-round, but especially in the winter months. It is extremely important that you go the extra mile to ensure safety. Before You Hit the Road It’s all in the planning — driving safety begins before you even buckle up. Be sure to stay on track with regular tune-ups. Make sure your vehicle is checked over for leaks, worn belts and hoses, and low fluids. Pay close attention to your vehicle’s battery, wipers, and tires, all of which can take a beating in harsh winter weather. Don’t forget to also check for recalls — the last thing you want is to have a major recall repaired during the dead of winter. After a storm, clear your vehicle’s windows, mirrors, sensors, backup camera, headlights, and taillights of any snow, dirt, or ice. On the Road When driving in harsh winter conditions, eliminate ALL distractions. Drive slowly because it is much more difficult to slow FOCUS ON SAFETY

If you want to try snowshoeing this winter, make sure you start with an easy trail and consult your doctor and/or physical therapist before

you go. Always bring along a backpack of emergency supplies like a blanket and first aid kit, too, and consider purchasing or renting hiking

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poles along with your snowshoes to boost your stability. For more insider tips, visit SnowshoeMag.com.

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Why Seeing an Attorney May Be Good for You! THE NEXT BIG HEALTH SECRET

GUIDE TO WINTER DRIVING

and stop your vehicle on snowy or icy roads. You will also want to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow plenty of stopping time. Keep in mind that every vehicle handles differently in the winter weather. If it makes you feel more comfortable, before driving on major roads, take some time to practice in a parking lot to get a feel for the road conditions that day. Try to always keep a full gas tank (at a

Consulting with an attorney when you are facing legal trouble allows you to have an advocate and expert in your corner who is fighting for you and your rights. And according to recent studies, it may be good for your health too! According to NPR, a 2017 study of Veterans Affairs Offices in Connecticut and New York found that veterans who saw clinic attorneys reported improved mental health within three months after their initial meetings. Additionally, in Colorado, a five-year survey of

minimum, a half tank) in case of an emergency so you can run your car for short periods of time to stay warm. When heading out in nasty weather conditions, take it slow, plan ahead, and be alert. Your safety depends on it. For more information on winter driving safety, scan this QR code.

69 patients from 2015 to 2020 found that patients in Medicaid programs who saw attorneys at their clinics had a decrease in the amount of physical health problems they were facing. While further studies are needed to corroborate this evidence, the message is clear: Finding solutions to your legal concerns through an attorney is healthy! This idea has led to several states permitting Medicaid patients to use some of their health care dollars toward legal clinical programs. For example, in Colorado, some chronically ill patients are struggling with immigration issues or problems as a result of losing their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic. By consulting with lawyers — in addition to psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors — patients are lowering their stress levels, improving their physical well-being, and staying closer to their families. But how does this work? To answer that question, we have to examine the toll stress takes on our bodies. Constant stress, like concerns about visitations or deportation, can cause our bodies to fail. This

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often leads to headaches, heartburn, a weakened immune system, insomnia, stomach problems, and more. These problems then compound into other issues, causing the body to spiral when intervention isn’t possible. However, when the source of stress is relieved, the side effects are eliminated as well. This can powerfully help people who are facing potentially life- altering legal situations. So, while your attorney may not be able to perform heart surgery or help alleviate your knee pain, their expertise may be just what you need to feel better in the long run.

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’Tis the Season

Meet Your New Favorite Winter Sport

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Safe Winter Driving Tips

Your Attorney Is Good for Your Health!

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

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On Dec. 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m. local time, roughly 200 Japanese planes launched a surprise raid on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. This horrendous attack lasted two hours, taking the lives of over 2,000 Americans and wounding close to 1,200 people. Many Navy ships and aircraft were destroyed. President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to the attack as “a date which will live in infamy.”

REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR

The day following the horrifying attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan.

Now, 80 years later, we remember this attack that launched our country into World War II. Today, many debate whether or not the United States would have engaged in the war at all if Pearl Harbor had not happened. This tragic date symbolizes both American resilience and grit as the United States came back to overcome and defeat Japan. Although so much was lost during Pearl Harbor, Americans maintained their faith and remained courageous to defend our nation, people, and freedoms. As so many of our men and women of the armed forces have since deployed around the world to protect these same values, we memorialize the courage of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who saw our country through so much turmoil resulting from the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Every Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and citizens from all over gather to remember and honor the service members and civilians who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attacks.

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