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Day 28: Return a Different Person | Moving Through January
Even five or ten minutes of movement can help you return as a completely different person. Movement is medicine. It shifts our state, lifts our mood, and changes how we feel in our bodies. Move dynamically today and see how quickly things can change.
2 likes • Feb 2
Glad to see your left leg and knee looking more mobile !!! I was unhappy that you got injured (I tried women’s rugby once, and immediately envisioned my death by scrum),…but/and your seated workouts during recovery have been a great gift to me as I accept and adapt to some permanent limitations of an ankle and a knee. I don’t know how YouTube categories work, but I hope you can get in the “adaptive exercise “ listings. I started to end this post by saying “Be well, Coach,” but no need, because you are well already.🙏🏻
Less Stuff, More Life— Making Room for What Matters
This morning after doing my movements with everyone, I spotted a note from Marie-Thérèse Gloor regarding her daughter’s clutter & thought I’d add a few more words to that here in Discussions. Clutter is rarely just “stuff.” Psychologically, it behaves like static in the nervous system. Every unresolved pile, every overstuffed drawer, quietly asks a question— keep or toss? deal with me or ignore me?— and those unanswered questions accumulate into low-grade anxiety. The brain reads clutter as unfinished business, which can elevate stress hormones, drain focus, and make even restful spaces feel subtly agitating. Over time, clutter blurs intention. You may think you’re relaxing, but your senses are on alert, constantly negotiating visual noise and decision fatigue. Physically, clutter weighs on the body in quieter but real ways. Dust, mold, and allergens hide in stacks and corners, affecting breathing and sleep. Crowded rooms restrict movement, subtly discouraging stretching, walking, or even deep breathing. There’s also a safety cost: tripping hazards, blocked exits, poor airflow. Then there are the types of clutter that don’t look dangerous at first— sentimental clutter that anchors you to past versions of yourself, aspirational clutter that whispers guilt about who you thought you’d become, and digital clutter that keeps the mind buzzing long after the lights go out. None of it is evil— but left unattended, it slowly narrows your sense of space, possibility, and ease. The good news is this: clutter loses its power the moment you begin reclaiming territory. Each cleared surface sends a signal to the body and psyche alike—you are safe, you are in control, you can breathe here. Clearing clutter isn’t about perfection; it’s about restoring flow. Space invites movement. Order invites calm. And once you feel how light a room can become, it’s hard not to want the same freedom everywhere else.
7 likes • Jan 31
Best acronym I ever saw: “Stuff” stands for Superfluous Things UnderFoot Forever.
Day 21: Movement With Weights | Moving Through January
Today I got into the gym and added a little bit of weight. If you have weights nearby, or anything you can hold onto, a bit of resistance can be a great addition. Lifting weights from time to time can help build strength and support long-term health. That said, you don’t need weights to move today. Stay active in whatever way works best for you.
4 likes • Jan 21
@Frances Anne You might enjoy one-pound or half-pound weighted gloves that wrap around your hands with Velcro and leave your fingers free. Many boxing and martial arts students use them for training, and they are not expensive at all. I wear them for almost all of Drew’s workouts as a way of maintaining strength AND noticing body areas that need more mobility attention.
Day 6: Simple Strength | Moving Through January
Today is simple strength. A reminder that we don’t need a gym or complicated plans. Strength and mobility come from showing up consistently and moving our bodies, whether it’s ten focused minutes or movement spread throughout the day. Stay energized, stay consistent, and keep moving.
7 likes • Jan 6
@Madeleine Trichel Welcome to this group!!! I’ve kept up with you through your sister, and am glad to know you’re enjoying improved health. New Year’s blessings to you.
Day 3: Just Move | Moving Through January
Movement doesn’t have to be perfect, and it’s not always convenient. Some days it’s easy, some days it’s a challenge. Move anyway. This isn’t about exercise, it’s just movement for the sake of moving. Move for your mood. Move for your energy. Consistency wins every time. Notice how much better you feel when you show up, no matter what.
3 likes • Jan 3
@Drew Hopper The very few times I’ve lived in snow areas, I used a cafeteria tray as a “regular item” for sledding.
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Susan Yarbrough
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