Happy New Year, Balance Blueprint family ✨💙 A new year isn’t about flipping a switch or becoming someone new—it’s about continuing the journey you’ve already started. Choosing to listen to your body. Choosing consistency over perfection. Choosing to build strength, confidence, and trust one step at a time. I’m so excited for what’s ahead. This year we rebuild, we progress, we celebrate wins big and small—and we do it together. Thank you for being here, for showing up for yourselves, and for trusting this process. I can’t wait to go on this journey with all of you. 💪🧠✨

Merry Christmas, Balance Blueprint family ❄️💙 Today is about joy, connection, and giving yourself permission to simply be. If movement happens, amazing. If rest wins, that counts too. Your body is allowed to enjoy today without a checklist. Thank you for being part of this community—showing up for yourselves, supporting each other, and choosing long-term health over quick fixes. I’m so grateful for each of you. Wishing you a day full of love, warmth, and moments that make you smile. ✨🎁

What is Cervical Retraction with Slow Rotation? This exercise (also called chin tuck with rotation) is a simple move to help fix mid and lower neck issues, like pain, stiffness, or poor posture from too much screen time. How to do it (easy steps): 1. Sit or stand straight with good posture. 2. Gently pull your chin straight back (like making a double chin) to retract your head – don't tilt up or down. 3. While holding that retracted position, slowly turn your head side to side (rotate gently, as far as feels comfy without pain). 4. Move slowly – hold each rotation for a few seconds, repeat 5-10 times. 3 Fun Facts 1. Your head gets "heavier" when slouched! For every inch your head pokes forward (like when scrolling on your phone), it adds about 10 extra pounds of stress on your neck – it's like hanging a bowling ball off your spine! 2. This exercise can help you breathe better. Bad neck posture weakens breathing muscles and makes it harder to take deep breaths – fixing it with moves like this can improve your lung power and even balance. 3. It's like a reset button for "tech neck." Forward head posture (aka text neck) is super common now from devices, but this simple retraction + rotation combo strengthens deep neck muscles and can quickly reduce pain and headaches. Why This Matters ❓ This exercise is great for mid/lower neck problems because most of us spend hours with our heads forward (computers, phones), which flattens the neck's natural curve, strains muscles, pinches nerves, and causes pain or stiffness. By retracting (pulling chin back) and slowly rotating: - It realigns your head over your spine, restoring the healthy curve. - Strengthens deep neck muscles that hold good posture. - Improves mobility, reduces pain fast (even immediate relief for some), and prevents worse issues like headaches, shoulder pain, or pinched nerves.

Monday Mayhem is here — and it’s bringing confetti, not complaints! What is one thing your proud of today, drop them in the comments below! ⬇️