101 Days of Happiness #70
Juggling is really good at promoting coordination, concentration, self-esteem and the development of certain parts of the brain.
Juggling is really good at promoting coordination, concentration, self-esteem and the development of certain parts of the brain.
There is not much that brings on a sense of joy faster than some good childlike fun.
You don’t need to commit to 5km of running though, if you find yourself in a bit of a funk or need a quick energy boost why not do a quick 10 or 20 star jumps?
Take a foam roller (or a rolled up bath towel) and lie lengthways on top of it, with knees bent, feet on the floor and hips and head supported, either by the roller or cushions. https://iono.fm/e/1550539
Taking time to be grateful, even for small things, has been shown to gradually make people more positive. https://iono.fm/e/1549762
Some of the best can be found on Joseph Herscher’s YouTube channel, Joseph’s Puzzle Machines.
By activating your parasympathetic nervous system, a quick splash of cold water might be the best way to calm yourself down in a hurry.
Long periods of chair-sitting render the hip flexors (the muscles high up at the front of your thighs) short and tight. An extended stretch helps liberate them and can also alleviate lower back pain.
Don’t put off using face masks, waiting until you have time for a full-blown “pampering session” because nine times out of ten that time never comes.