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A Secret to Succeed

Maybe your already know this but the best kept secret to reaching any goal, business or personal, is to write it down. While working with many clients over the years and even on myself, I have found this one thing to be true Goal achievement has a concrete agenda when you commit your plans to writing. It’s like having a visual promise sitting right out in front of you every day that won’t let you forget it. And that goes double if, like me, you have a tough time remembering what goals you met or made last week… So, if you really want to get an accurate picture of your progress and what it takes to reach your goals, start tracking yourself on a daily basis. Some people call it a daily diary, others journaling and as corny as it may seem, it works. It works because it leaves no room for guessing games or fooling yourself. Your actions (or inactions) are right there in black and white. Over time a journal can show you what has worked and what didn’t. Take your stories of success a

Saving Your Spine

One of the most common reasons clients seek out my massage services is for the treatment of back pain.  So many times it’s easy to forgot that the muscles, ligaments and discs of your back take on a huge job just by supporting the spine and moving the weight of your body. Good posture, exercise and correct body mechanics help keep it flexible and strong into your twilight years.   Massage can help with posture by stretching shortened muscles and fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and other tissues), freeing movement around the joints, and relieving muscle contractions that can pull you out of alignment.   Help protect your back by moving with a little thought. Here are some tips to help you move correctly:   Spread your feet shoulder-width apart for stability when moving or working. And be sure to stand evenly on your two feet. Practice feeling your center of gravity in your abdomen. Many people try to move from their upper bodies, which is less effic