Especially with how crazy the world Is today. And, if you're like the average person, the task at the bottom of the list- the "tab" that gets buried to the far right- is YOU. You know self-care should be a priority, but with the stress of this school year, combined with all other responsibilities, other needs always seem to come before your own. It feels like you're running a race with a finish line that doesn't exist. You deserve better than to be a hostage to the chaos!

Here is part 1 of 6 steps (we will publish them every Monday) to feel a whole lot better about yourself every day, and brought to you by iHeartOswego family member, Dr. Nikki Titman at Canalview Chiropractic.

PART 1:

The Physical

Posture

Your momma always told you, "Sit up straight and put your shoulders back!" She was so smart ;) Bottom line, improving your posture is essential for improving your health.

Step #1

Being aware of your posture whether it be at work or at home is the key first step! Whether sitting or standing- are your ears over your shoulders and in line with your hips and ankles? If you drew a straight line down, would it hit each of those landmarks? (Hint; Have a friend or partner take a photo of your neutral posture and take a peek!)

When sitting at a desk, have you maximized your positioning? Are your feet flat on the floor? Is your computer monitor at eye-level? Is your keyboard close enough to your body to keep your elbows tucked close to your sides? Are your wrists in a neutral position? So many of us live our lives in front of a computer, especially these days- so these seemingly little things can make a BIG difference! If you know desk posture is your enemy, try setting an alarm on your outlook calendar or phone for every 40 minutes. Get up, stretch, and take a quick lap around your work station. A few quick neck, lower back, and pec stretches and you can get back to work!

Excercise

We know this is not new news to you: excercise is vital to your overall health. We completely understand at times it can feel daunting to know where to start (OR, just making time to start at all ;) We have been there ourselves, and we know that making the time to start even with 15-20 minutes is so much better than never starting at all!

Part 2 next Monday, 9/21/20.