25 Days of Wellness - Day 14

Being that it's Sabbath, I like going for less strenuous activities, not that many of the previous ones can be termed strenuous. (Just wait for next week!) Today is time for some mental de-stress: Write in a journal or a letter, or in those Christmas cards that are hoping to be sent. I hope to write about how my daughter made our toilet paper roll her 'bone' yesterday when she was a dog, at least I think that was her motive and to get a few more cards written to someone that I want to remember this year. Let me know what you think!

25 Days of Wellness - Day 13

Who was waiting to see how long it would take for me to miss a day? My hand is up!

Okay, here's one spot that gets a lot of work and not much play: the face. Give it some stretch by raising the eyebrows, gently rolling the eyes, pulling odd faces, puffing the cheeks, or opening the mouth in different directions. Do it with a little person to make it really entertaining.

25 Days of Wellness - Day 12

Pain in the neck? Don't we all at some point? Try moving, gently, from up to down or side to side, by pointing the chin one way or the other. Keep breathing. It may not solve world peace, but hopefully it will give a few restful moments to you.

25 Days of Wellness - Day 11

How often do you raise your arms above the shoulders in a day? IF it happens at all, how often is it out of obligation or under stress? Try some arm circles. I found them rather refreshing after a day of no nap for the Princess and not getting the gifts purchased as I had hoped. Remember both directions. Tip: Keeping the thumbs up will give you greater range of motion, but feel free to move!

Up next: the neck!

25 Days of Wellness - Day 10

How was your sleep last night? It's a work in progress at our house.

So, let's try something to relieve some stress: Do you like shoulder shrugs? Try some with deep breathing to go with it. Try both directions. May it make you feel a little more perky.

25 Days of Wellness - Day 9

Have you had a 'well' day? Mine was a little lacking in that department, so here's what I'm planning: Go do bed as early as humanly possible. Let me know how it goes for you!