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January 2022
3 TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR A FRESH START
A new year is upon us! It’s a great time to hit the reset button and refresh our routines, habits, goals, and lifestyle. The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to examine the year prior and think about what we would like to change and build upon in 2022. Keep in mind that even though it’s a fresh start, accidents and complications still can happen no matter how organized, careful, or prepared you are. As we cruise into the new year, I have three tips to help prevent accidents or problems from arising and how to be prepared to seamlessly navigate them just in case the unexpected happens. 1. Winter Driving Preparedness Snow, ice, and sleet all pose serious threats to drivers and passengers. First and foremost, slow down! When you are driving on slick or icy roads, controlling and stopping your vehicle becomes much more difficult. Allow yourself extra time to arrive on time and be sure to increase your following distance to give yourself plenty of time to stop safely. weather, save the trip for another time — it can wait!” “If you can avoid driving in bad
Keep in mind that when the temperature drops, so does your tire pressure. Be sure to always check your tire pressure. Speaking of tires, when you’re checking the tire pressure, inspect your tire tread too! If the tread is less than 2/32 of an inch, the tires will need to be replaced. Even during the day, it’s a good idea to keep your lights on to help your visibility and to make sure that your vehicle is visible to other drivers on the road. But, most importantly, if you can avoid driving in bad weather, save the trip for another time — it can wait!
If you wind up filing a personal injury lawsuit or an injury-related insurance claim, you will need to have your evidence organized to back up the claim. A medical professional is the only one who will be able to provide an analysis of your injuries. 3. Save Your Trusted Lawyer’s Information To stay prepared, it’s important to save a trusted lawyer’s phone number in your phone in case the need ever arises for you to seek assistance and representation. As soon as an accident happens, after you have contacted the police, call us at (202) 933-7277 and we can walk you through the necessary steps to take. Save our number in your phone — we are always a phone call away!
2. Seek Treatment Immediately If you do wind up in an accident, to
protect your health and legal rights, get medical attention right away. Your health is paramount and even if the need to see a doctor isn’t painfully obvious at the time of the crash, that doesn’t mean injuries aren’t there. Seemingly insignificant symptoms can sometimes be indicative of a serious medical problem or injury. Before it worsens, get help!
From the Malloy Law family, we wish you a happy, safe, and exciting new year!
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The past two years have undoubtedly sparked much change in both our personal and professional lives, including the way personal injury law offices operate. While we shift toward a new normal , what can we expect in 2022? It goes without saying that technology has surely helped us navigate the pandemic in a safe and efficient manner. But, according to multiple studies, the use of Zoom, Skype, email, and remote conferencing as forms of technological adaptation is not going away any time soon. In fact, clients welcome brand-new technology- enabled abilities for more remote legal services. After all, it’s safe and convenient to discuss your case from the comfort of your living room or home office. 2022 LEGAL TRENDS Keeping Up in 2022
There’s plenty of emphasis lately on what you should eat before a workout, but not so much about after a workout. What you eat after exercising is just as essential for maximizing your workout’s effectiveness. After intensive exercise, many of us will feel hungry and turn to just about anything to satiate our hunger, but the wrong food could negate the effects of our workouts. During your workout, you will use up your body’s carbohydrates and the glucose stored in your muscles. A proper post-workout meal, including the right fluids, is necessary to replenish these nutrients. When preparing the perfect post-workout meal, there are three areas you should focus on. Protein Including protein in your post-workout meal is important to repair and build muscle. Muscle tissues get broken down during exercise, and protein helps put them back together stronger than before. Eggs, tuna, chicken, and Greek yogurt are great sources of protein and should be implemented into your post-workout meal. Carbs Carbs are essential for replenishing your body’s glycogen levels. Glycogen is the fuel that helps keep us moving and active. If you feel exhausted and hungry after a workout, it’s usually your body telling you that your glycogen levels are low. Including carbs such as sweet potatoes, rice, oatmeal, pasta, and chocolate milk in your post-workout meal will help you feel energized and ready to continue with your day. Fluids You should always drink water while working out and continue to do so after your exercise is complete. Water regulates your body temperature, lubricates your joints, and transports nutrients throughout your body. In one hour of exercise, your body can lose more than a quarter of its water. Continue to drink water or other hydrating drinks after your workout to replenish your missing fluids. Lastly, avoid having a giant fast-food meal after exercising. There are plenty of options for preparing a truly beneficial post-workout meal, so find what makes you feel your best and what you enjoy most and run with it. 3 Things to Include in Your Post-Workout Meal
This leads us to note that it is predicted that fewer auto accidents will take place in 2022 in comparison to the pre-pandemic years. With more people working remotely and fewer commuting to work, we are sure to see fewer people on the road, especially during rush hour!
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SKILLS THAT ENRICH US The Importance of Having a Hobby
January is National Hobby Month, and since it falls at the beginning of the year, it’s the perfect time to try something new! Hobbies add variety to your life and ensure you aren’t just living to work, so to speak. The best way to
However, as more and more places are starting to open up, more personal injury cases are expected in 2022 than in years prior. Why? Since we all have been in quarantine for some time with large chunks of our social lives cut out, we’ve forgotten how to navigate roads and parking lots and how to share public areas and interact with others. Not to mention that some may act a little foolishly as they assimilate back into the public world since their freedoms and rights were restricted for some time. As we enter 2022, we hope to continue to move toward a safe and happy sense of normalcy and are prepared to assist you in claiming what you are entitled to!
find a hobby you enjoy is to be open to new things. Whether it’s gardening, reading, drawing, running, fishing, crafting, or even beekeeping, finding an activity you enjoy is important. Here’s why! Hobbies are stress relievers. Hobbies offer a healthy escape from your busy lifestyle by keeping you engaged in something you find pleasure in. Instead of just relaxing on the couch and turning off your mind for a bit (which is totally acceptable sometimes), hobbies allow you to remain mentally productive while winding down at the same time. Hobbies also provide eustress . Believe it or not, one type of stress is deemed beneficial: eustress. If you aren’t overly stressed and are feeling a little under-stimulated, a hobby can provide activity for both your mind and body to keep you feeling excited about life and ready to take on new challenges and adventures. Hobbies offer a social outlet. Some hobbies involve group activities, such as bowling, sports teams, book clubs, and even wine tasting. Connecting with others offers the social support humans depend on to lead a healthy and fruitful life. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find some great friends who share the same passions as you! Hobbies develop patience. When you take on a new hobby, you are tasked with learning something new. Whether you’re practicing a new instrument, learning a different language, or figuring out how to make jewelry, a learning curve is involved. Building new skills takes patience, a very important attribute for success. Finding a hobby that suits you may take some exploration and trial and error, but it is all in good fun! Make it your goal to try something new or learn a new skill each month until you find something that sticks. Once you do, you’re sure to find that hobbies are both enjoyable and enriching!
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Tips for 2022
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Where Did New Year’s Resolutions Come From?
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The History of New Year’s Resolutions AN INTERESTING BACKSTORY Every Jan. 1, when the ball drops, many
This took place during Akitu, a religious festival that lasted 12 days. They also made certain promises to their gods to return any objects they borrowed and to pay any debts they owed. These promises were the first “resolutions” we have today. If the Babylonians were to keep their promises, the gods bestowed favors upon them the next year. If they did not keep their word, they fell out of the gods’ favor, and this was not a good place to be. In ancient Rome, in 46 B.C., Julius Caesar established Jan. 1 as the beginning of the new year. The month of January was named after Janus, a two-faced god who was able to look backward into the past year and ahead into the future. As a tradition, the Romans would offer sacrifices to the gods and promise “good conduct” in the new year. Today, we still make promises in the form of resolutions to be the best versions of ourselves. The trick is to avoid falling into the majority and actually achieve those goals!
begin their New Year’s resolutions. Some of the more popular resolutions are centered around fitness and losing weight, while others set out to learn a new skill or to get organized. However, a study published in the Journal of Psychology shows that only 46% of people actually stick with their resolutions.
But where did the idea of setting resolutions each New Year come from?
The custom of setting goals and resolutions on the first day of the year has been around for centuries, but it hasn’t always looked the same as it does in 2022. Roughly 4,000 years ago, ancient Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions and celebrate the new year. For them, the new year began in the middle of March when crops were planted. During this celebration, the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the king who would stay in power.
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