Optimism in Sport
Optimism and pessimism seem to play a large role in the classroom from primary school through to university. Children who are optimistic tend to do better than those who are pessimistic. Seligman argues this is due to their explanatory style. Optimists tend to recover quickly from setbacks while pessimists tend to wallow in depression leading to poor results. Pessimism and depression can also lead to a vicious cycle. Learn more here…
Tight Pec Minor Muscles - Minor muscle. Major problem.
The pectoralis minor (aka pec minor) is a small muscle with big consequences. Sitting & slouching can cause our pec minor muscles to tighten. Due to its role in stabilising and moving the shoulder, tight or short pec minor muscles can. Impair shoulder range of motion (making everyday tasks difficult), cause slouching and rounded shoulders and prevent the shoulder blade from moving properly.
Optimism in the Classroom
Optimism and pessimism seem to play a large role in the classroom from primary school through to university. Children who are optimistic tend to do better than those who are pessimistic. Seligman argues this is due to their explanatory style. Optimists tend to recover quickly from setbacks while pessimists tend to wallow in depression leading to poor results. Pessimism and depression can also lead to a vicious cycle. Learn more here…
Neck Extensors - Hold You Head Up
Our neck extensors tilt our head back but also stops our head from dropping forward. As such, staring down at our phones and laptops makes our neck extensors tight and weak causing muscle imbalances and discomfort. Here are some mobility, self-massage and yoga exercises that may help.
Pessimism - It’s not all bad!
There is a time and place for pessimism. We all experience both. Pessimism can warn us of rash decisions and risky exaggerations while optimism helps us to be creative and happy. When are you pessimistic? When are you optimistic? Do you use both to your advantage?