Looking to make a change? Take a lesson from the playground. Setting goals effectively can be a bit like a seesaw or a swing; you don't want to start at the top. Whether you have a large ambitious goal (like running a marathon) or a less defined desire to change something (like a desire to be healthier), you may benefit by starting low and ending high. Stay tuned to find out why.
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Psychology Tip of the Day: Help Kids Relax their Muscles
Just as tensing muscles first helps adults ;earn to relax (see yesterday's post), it also helps kids learn to relax more than they would by just thinking relaxing thoughts. To keep the exercise interesting enough to keep kids engaged, a little creativity is needed.
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Psychology Tip of the Day: Increase Relaxation
Try combining deep breathing with the intentional release of muscle tension to increase relaxation and further reduce tension.
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