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Rest as a Missing Practice
Last week, I drove from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD, a distance made challenging by multiple chronic pain conditions, including bodywide myalgia and quadrilateral Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A fellow tall ship sailor, visiting from far away, had suggested we … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology
Tagged Alexander Technique, constructive rest, Imogen Ragone, rest, tall ships Sail 250
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The Overlooked Cost of “Pushing Through”
“Pushing through” is not typical behavior for animals. In the natural world, animals prioritize survival through behaviors that conserve energy, protect their bodies, and respond adaptively to stress or injury. Here’s a closer look at why “pushing through” is more … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged instincts, Mental Health, pushing through, rest, self-regulation, well-being
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