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Ever feel like mornings are the actual worst? 🙋♀️ Same. But here's the kicker: apparently, having a morning routine can work wonders for your mental and physical health. Who knew?
I know, I know. The thought of voluntarily waking up early makes you want to throw your alarm clock out the window. Trust me, I've been there. But stick with me for a sec.
You've heard about the benefits of meditation – reduced stress, improved focus, better sleep, yada yada yada. But when it comes to actually sitting down and doing it?
🧘♀️That's where things get tricky.
I'm no emotions expert. Most days, I'm just trying to figure out why I'm suddenly crying over a dog food commercial or raging at my printer for having the audacity to run out of ink.
But in my stumbling journey towards something resembling emotional maturity, I've discovered that there are apps out there claiming to boost our emotional intelligence (EQ).
The authors, a physical therapist, and a CrossFit gym owner argue that humans were designed for constant movement, not prolonged sitting or limited ranges of motion.
As a desk-bound writer, I was intrigued by the promise of discovering how to remedy the "sitting disease" that has tightened my hips, weakened my core, and led to daily aches and pains.