How to massage Upper Back and Neck

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Most people tend to get tight shoulders, upper back, and neck. Here is a quick and great tutorial about how to massage your partner's upper back and neck that you can do at home or just about anywhere. Have a look at the video to help your partner feel better. Or better yet, have your partner watch the video and practice on you! The video shows skin on skin, but many of these moves can be done over clothing also. Great to help out a bit in-between sessions with me. Let me know what you ...
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9 Ways to improve your posture

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Having good posture is important. Not only can it help you look better, but it usually will help you feel better also. This information from wikiHow will give you some nice tips on how to improve your posture. 10 Second Summary Think of your body as being held up by a string.. Have someone tape an X across your back, from shoulder to opposite hip. Stand with your back against a wall to know what good posture feels like. Build your muscles with specific exercises, stretches, and ...
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Hamstring stretches

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These are originally taken from http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Easy-Hamstring-Stretches-Do-Avoid-Injury-34371963#photo-34371958 Check out the article there for even more info. Tipover Tuck Hamstring Stretch This stretch is good for your hamstrings and also loosens tight shoulders. Stand with your feet hips-width distance apart. Interlace your hands behind your back. Keeping your legs straight, bend at the hips, tucking your chin, and bringing your hands over yo...
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Coaching? 

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​ The Truth About Being a Coach “Hype or Happiness” (you decide) We’ve all heard the stories about being a life coach. Some are amazing and some… not so much. The first thing that you have to understand is that coaching isn’t for everyone. Yes, most people, with the right kind of training can become a successful coach… but there’s a lot more to it than just picking up the phone, giving some advice and then collecting a check. Now don’t get me wrong. I personally believe that being a coach c...
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Multi-tasking myth

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As someone who has struggled with focus throughout my life, I've known for a long time that our brain can not actually multi-task.  There are certain mundane things we can do without thinking about, like eat, or keep our foot on the gas pedal etc, but as far as work and dealing with people we don't actually multi-task.  We switch back and forth between the 2, or 3 things. (Hopefully not more than 3 because even 2 things makes it take longer.) I have recently enjoyed learning some great tips fro...
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5 Minute Yoga

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No more excuses for not having time to do yoga! Check out a couple of the videos on this playlist and do one today and at least 5 days a week every week. Want a little longer routine? Plenty of options on Youtube. Just search for the length of time you want. :-) Share your favorite short yoga video in the comments below. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ49wAqjPG6nIJ-KNRb0vYzN_5RyNqrbD
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World Sleep Day

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Today is World Sleep Day. Is lack or poor quality of sleep affecting your daily activities and relationships with family, or friends? "World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through bet...
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Carpal Tunnel Relief

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If you're reading this. Chances are you already know what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is.  So this is going to talk more about what you can do to find relief from Carpal Tunnel Symptoms. If you want more specific info about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome then check out the links at the end of this article. If you have pain, tingling, and/or numbness in your hands you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or it may be something else like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, tight muscles around the neck and shoulders, or e...
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