Self-Myofascial Release - DIY Massage
Myofascial release helps to secure muscle length, reduce pain and enhance bodily function. However, if you aren’t able to see a professional massage therapist, you can still get some of the benefits by doing it yourself. Research has found that self-myofascial release (SMFR) can help you increase your joint range of motion, improve post-exercise muscle recovery and perhaps even reduce physical stress.
Learned Optimism - Optimism and Pessimism in the Workplace
There is a time and place for pessimism. We all experience both. Pessimism can warn us of rash decisions and risky exaggerations while optimism helps us to be creative and happy. When are you pessimistic? When are you optimistic? Do you use both to your advantage?
Biceps - The Guns are NOT just for show!
Your biceps are more than just for show. They allow us to lift things in our everyday lives and are also important for many sports. When they are tight they can affect our ability to lift things, reach overhead and shoulder and elbow movements, in general. Try these mobility, foam rolling and yoga exercises to help loosen your tight biceps to reduce your risk of injury and help your move and feel better.
The Thinking Brain - Part 4 - The Conductor to your Brain’s Orchestra - Executive Function
Executive function is like the orchestra of your brain’s orchestra. When things need to be controlled, the prefrontal cortex part of our brain is the one to coordinate and control what happens. We use this for paying attention, switching tasks, planning, problem solving and remembering things in the short term. Here are some tests you can do to see how your executive function is performing.
