Mobilize your thoracic spine

Here’s a simple drill to get your thoracic spine moving. You’ll get some flexion, extension and rotation. In some cases, it might even help fix misaligned vertebrae. Give it a try and see if it’s right for you. Test Range of motion (ROM) baseline: * Lock your ribs...
Even a pebble can start a landslide

Even a pebble can start a landslide

Small actions sometimes add up to big changes. One rolling pebble hits another and gets that moving, too. Pretty soon the whole hillside is full of rolling rocks. Healthy habits are like rocks on a hillside; the hardest part is getting them moving. To get your rocks...
Break it down

Break it down

To learn a new skill, it can help to break it into parts. Learn each part on it’s own, then put the parts together. This strategy also works when you want to improve a skill. Pick the part gives you trouble, isolate it and work out the kinks. Then put it back together...
Some value can’t be measured

Some value can’t be measured

Working in financial services for 19 years makes it tempting to measure the value of every investment. Return on investment (ROI) is a rational way to make decisions. Maybe rational decisions are overrated. What if intangible benefits are the key to a joyful life? I...