Stress, inflammation, disease...these words aren’t fun to think about. But an incredible antidote to these issues is fun to think about...laughter. “Laughter appears to cause all the reciprocal, or opposite, effects of stress.” - Dr. Lee Berk. Read below to learn some benefits of laughter.
Read More"The resultant “entropy obstacles” aren’t always easy to deal with. They can require massive effort to work through, but the truth is, many times the harder the effort, the better, more satisfying, and profoundly positive the result tends to be.
Obstacles are the catalyst for change and change can be, if viewed and managed correctly, the catalyst for unbelievably beneficial results.
What areas of your life have you let entropy control for too long? What obstacles are you avoiding taking on? How much can your focused effort and hard work on these things create positive changes for you and those around you?"
Read MoreWe have heard 3-2-1 GO! many times in our lives, especially as a CrossFitter! Having a countdown helps us focus and prepare our minds, and a starting point allows us to measure our times and results.
Read MoreHere are a few more sleep straegies
Read MoreI urge you not to squander this time, but to use it to develop life-giving habits, such as cooking healthy meals, exercising regularly, meditating, praying, journaling, drawing, learning a new language… The sky’s the limit. We may not end up with a bestselling book or an elite level of fitness, but it won’t matter; the joy is in the journey, the step-by-step progress, and in the adamant refusal to waste another minute.
Read MoreLearn some key tips in part 2 of this How To Get Better Sleep series.
Read MoreWith sleep being such an important factor in immune function, what can we do to get better sleep? What does better sleep mean? Ideally, 7-9 hours of deep sleep. Since sleep cycles are around 90 minutes in length, 8 hours in bed with 7.5 hours of deep sleep + 30 minutes to fall asleep or wind down is a commonly recommended amount and equals 5 sleep cycles.
Read MoreWe mustn’t let an attitude of “well, there’s nothing I can do” rob of us opportunities to uplift, inspire, or simply listen, especially during this time of social distancing. As we love to say at 925, we are stronger together, even when we’re apart.
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