November 2016
Rotator Cuff Exercises
The rotator cuff is a set of 4 muscles that stabilize and control the movement of the shoulder. • Slow, controlled movements within the pain free range of motion. • Start with 1 set of 10 repetitions. • Progress to 2 to 3 sets of [...]
Exercises for a Stiff and Sore Shoulder
Pulley Exercise • Slow movements as far as you can without pain • Hold each arm at the top for 3 to 5 seconds • Start with 1 minute • Progress to to 2 to 3 minutes • Gradually increase the amount of movement as [...]
February 2015
Goal Setting and Personal Striving
Motivation is usually sparked by realizing there is incongruency between your current state and your desired state. When this realization happens it sparks motivational energy and people will set a goal. Goal-setting is a vital piece to starting the implementation process of having the desired [...]
Motivation: Caution – May cause Health
Goal-setting is an instrumental tool in accomplishing a goal but make no mistake, it only provides initial motivation for goal attainment. If the act of writing down a goal on paper was the key motivational tool I would have a home in Hawaii, the body [...]
Pets May Improve Your Health
According to new research featured in this CBC news article people who have dogs have better health. Other pets may have the same health benefits. One benefit is the motivation to walk your dog regularly. So, go walk your dog! Don't have a dog? Maybe your [...]
January 2015
Ways to Motivate Yourself
Put up motivational quotes wherever you can see them. Write in a journal your number one priority and schedule in your day timer. Write your goals on a recipe card and insert in wallet. Tell your closest friend or spouse and have them be your [...]