Monday, June 21, 2021

Catching (Fire)Flies [Mood-Boosting and Stretching Technique]

Greetings all!

If you work at the computer all day, do you remember to stretch? Here is a fun technique I use, except I replace “flies” with “fireflies” in my mind – I think fireflies are a bit more fun and whimsical!

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When we sit for long periods, we can feel sluggish and mentally dull. Here is a way to invigorate yourself in 10 seconds. Spread your fingers wide and make a grabbing action as if you were trying to catch flies. Do this quickly 10 times. Then do the reverse – flick your fingers out as if you were flicking water off your fingertips. If you are in public, you can do this underneath a table or your desk. If you are alone, do this while moving your arms up and down as if you really were catching flies, which will boost your circulation. ~ Cyndi Lee in the May-2019 issue of Real Simple magazine

To add an extra stretch, imagine trying to reach a firefly on a tall tree. Do this 10 times with each hand and you will feel a nice stretch in your shoulders and upper back!

Hope you have a great and stretch-y week! Drop me a line!

1 comment:

  1. Nice exercise and practically convenient to do at your desk... thanks for sharing!

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