Posts in Healthy Habits
(Move) Better Every Day in 3 Easy Steps
(Move) Better Every Day in 3 Easy Steps

If you've been struggling to cultivate a new habit or stop an old one, you might be surprised to learn that the way to make change is to start small. Really small. Tiny, even. Spend the next 5 minutes exploring the deceptively simple method created the founder of Stanford University's Behavior Design Lab and see for yourself. Then create your own recipe for change. While I highly endorse creating habits that help you move better, you could apply this innovative information to wiring any habit you want, such as getting better sleep, practicing self-care as a caregiver, strengthening your relationships or staying focused. I hope you enjoy this quick tour of the Tiny Habits® method.

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Healthy HabitsCatherine StifterTiny Habits
4 Natural Movements to Improve Posture and Feel Stronger
4 Natural Movements to Improve Posture and Feel Stronger

Everyone has heard that we all need exercise to prevent serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke. But even with the best of intentions it’s not easy to carve out the time for it. What if there was a different approach to staying healthy and strong than striving (and often failing) to get those recommended 30 minutes of moderate exercise three times per week?

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Dynamic Aging, Healthy Habits, Restorative ExercisesCatherine Stifterimprove posture
Sit Smarter
Sit Smarter

Your environment shapes your body as much, if not more than your movement habits do. Beds, couches, and chairs, as comfortable as they are, prevent us from making it down to the floor. They prevent us from building strength and mobility in the process of daily living. That we sit more and move less is a modern problem that requires cultural change and community support. If you want to be stronger, live longer and age well, you've got to move more of your sitting parts.

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Healthy Habits, Movement ScienceCatherine StifterSitting