bonjour Friday!
most of you know that i work in the field of health care.
it's been one year since our private practice
was sold to the largest health organization in our city and county.
last year at this time i was stressed to the max, on the
threshold of going to work for a new, HUGE company. my biggest fear
was learning the new computer programs.
the year was jam packed with learning. the field of health care
is on a fast track of transition.
i am grateful for a good job at this time in my life.
i only have four and one half years until retirement.
on New Year's Eve, (when i was sick as a dog
with that horrendous virus) , i received one of my best performance
reviews...ever, from my manager, who happens to be the
very same age as my daughter. it's was one of those
moments where "livelihood" crossed over into "life and living".
now that i am on the subject of L I V I N G ...
what i have never told you is that our private practice
included a MediSpa.
when MultiCare purchased our practice, they kept the spa.
i don't visit the spa often...only once last year.
the lovely thing is...that...yesterday, through our office intranet,
the MediSpa visited ME with a WELLNESS tip that i
thought that i would share with all of you!
something that can be done everyday.
i am telling you, last night, i tried a few.
i slept so much better.
i tweaked my upper back when i was coughing last week.
when i woke up... the tweak was gone.
it could be a coincidence, but...i'll take it!
this morning, before i head upstairs to
try all 5,
i am paying
this tip forward to all of you!
- Toe Points: Lay on your back and extend your feet, pointing your toes as straight as you can. Hold for several seconds as you take a deep breath, then flex your feet, bringing your toes back toward your legs and hold. Repeat at your own speed for a great lower leg and ankle stretch.
- Knees to Chest: Bend your knees and hug them to your chest as you exhale. Take a breath and bring your knees closer as you exhale for a deep hamstring stretch. This is also a great way to relieve lower back tension. Try it from the floor for even better results.
- Spinal Twists: Keeping your knees bent, extend your arms away from your body to the bed. Slowly lower both knees to one side, twisting for a spine stretch. Hold for several seconds, then raise your knees and lower to the other side.
- Chest Stretch: Straighten your legs, move to the edge of the bed and extend one arm off the side, allowing it to relax as you feel a stretch across your chest. As you exhale, allow your arm to drop a little lower. Repeat on the other side of the bed to stretch both sides of your chest.
- Neck Relaxer: Back in the center of the bed, keep your shoulders still as you try to touch an ear to one side on an exhale. Hold for a few breaths, then bring your head back to center on an inhale. Repeat on the other side for a deep neck stretch.
The health benefits of gentle stretching are numerous. By adding a few simple stretches into your daily routine, you can alleviate stress, increase range of motion, improve circulation and flexibility, and more.
have a wonderful weekend!
stay warm!
i'll be by to catch up on my visits.
as always, i so appreciate your lovely, kind, gracious, and
sometimes, very helpful comments!
before i go...i have to say it...GO HAWKS!
bleu vendredi!
( i am so touched by l'esprit d'équipe in the Pacific Northwest right now!)
withLove!
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