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Golf Balls & Feet

Are your feet aching from strolling malls and standing in line trying to get the perfect gift for someone you love? Our feet take a lot of abuse. When you get home tonight, grab a tennis ball or a golf ball and roll your foot all over it. Place the ball on the floor, have a seat, and just roll one foot at a time over the ball. Don’t use so much pressure that it hurts. Make sure to get every part of your foot. Spend about two minutes on each foot.

Your soles will thank you for it!

Golf Balls & FeetMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:29-04:00

Stretch Now!

Whatever you are doing. stretch right now. Get up and touch your toes. Stretch you hip flexors. Rotate your upper body back and forth. And do two additional stretches that you feel like your body needs.

And feel great afterwards!

Stretch Now!Maggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:30-04:00

Walking Helps

Feel angry, agitated, or just want to snack on something you think you might regret later? Go for a walk. Try it before you knock it. It can really help make you feel better. The walk doesn’t have to be long. You just need enough time to get out and away from whatever is frustrating you. Don’t feel like you have the time for a walk? Everything you need to do will probably get done better if you allow yourself the time.

Walking HelpsMaggie Downie2014-08-04T18:06:41-04:00

Self Massage

Self Massage is cheap and requires no special equipment. It’s a good way to help you distress at the end of the day.

Try some techniques the Maya Clinic Health Letter listed:

Eye Palms: Rub hands together and cover eyes with warm palms. Hold for 30 seconds.

Rub Ears: Use thumb and index finger on each hand to gently rub your outer ears.

Shoulder Rub: Using your right hand rub the left side of your neck, shoulder and upper back. Repeat on the other side.

Self MassageMaggie Downie2017-09-12T19:32:30-04:00

Happy Labor Day

Have a great Labor Day weekend. Enjoy family and friends. Relish in time off work and just thoroughly enjoy yourself. Try not to let stress find a place in your weekend at all. Very little is worth worrying about.

Happy Labor DayMaggie Downie2014-08-04T18:06:49-04:00