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Getting Into (Mental) ShapeReleased on = May 4, 2005, 10:22 am Press Release Author = Nancy Christie Industry = Consumer Services Press Release Summary = Psycho-Stretches To Improve Mental And Emotional Flexibility Press Release
Body = Sit-ups. Push-ups. Stretches and weight-training. As summer
approaches, we all become a little body-obsessed, determined to
be in the best possible shape for the bare-all season to come. Just
don’t overlook the most important muscles of all, says Nancy
Christie, author of The Gifts of Change (Beyond Words Publishing,
2004)—your “adaptability” muscle. “We all
go through periods of tranquility, which I liken to the ‘calm
before the
storm’,” laughs Christie. “And then it hits —
the unexpected event that throws us for a loop, shakes up our routine
and sometimes even our life, and forces us to rely on our ability
to adapt to changing circumstances.” How can we strengthen
our “adaptability” muscle so we’re ready for the
challenge? The same way we strengthen our physical bodies, says
Christie. “We need to push ourselves a little each day: stretch
a little higher, reach a little further, create a little psychological
discomfort to prove to ourselves that we can do it.” To make
it easier to get into shape for change, Christie has created “Adaptability
Aerobics” as part of The Gifts of Change online workbook,
available at www.giftsofchange.com. The three-part workout includes
warm-up, exercise and cool-down tips to help get yourself in the
best possible shape for changes to come. “Don’t be surprised
if your ‘adaptability muscle’ is a little sore at first,”
laughs Christie. “That just means that you haven’t used
it enough! Just keep working it. You’ll find that it improves
your ability to handle life’s challenges and helps you make
the kind of decisions that will keep you moving forward. Ultimately,
this psychological workout will enable you to not only make the
most of the changes that Web Site = http://giftsofchange.com Contact Details = PO Box 4505
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