I think for most of us the answer is yes. Yet, stress can mean many different things to different people. And whether that stress manifests as emotional or physical, the real question is, “What can I do about it?” I’ve … Continue reading →
Do you like to exercise? I do and I don’t. My preferred types of exercise tend to be gentle. I love to walk, especially out in nature, and I do so virtually every day for about 45 minutes. I also … Continue reading →
Stop and think! You may well be puzzled. Thinking? Huh? What has that got to do with computer posture? The answer: Everything! Our mind (thoughts and emotions) and body are inextricably linked. More than connected, they are simply different aspects … Continue reading →
My heart sank when I heard the forecast. Yet another winter storm was on its way – six to ten inches predicted with temperatures dropping to around 4°F. Well, the snow came, and for once it doesn’t seem quite a … Continue reading →
We love our smart phones, but our bodies don’t always love the way we (ab)use them while we’re texting, surfing the internet, playing a game, or even making a phone call! I’ve been planning on blogging about this for a … Continue reading →
The ability to pause gives us the possibility of choice, and the opportunity not to act out of habit. This type of pause is not just a temporary stop in the action, after which we continue exactly where we left … Continue reading →
A while ago I did a series of blog posts giving tips on how to use our bodies in a more efficient, less stressful, way as we work at the computer. I looked at many important factors, including awareness, balance, … Continue reading →
I was recently back in the UK visiting home. I spent much of the time in Sheffield, where I grew up, visiting friends and family. While I was there I did lots of walking, and Sheffield and the nearby Peak … Continue reading →
Last week I had a check up and cleaning at the dentist. Going to the dentist is not something that most people look forward to, and some people are downright scared! While I’m not afraid of a visit to the … Continue reading →
Recently I was taking my daily walk on what turned out to be quite a windy day, with the wind sometimes gusting very strongly – enough to take me off balance or push me along if I wasn’t careful. I … Continue reading →
