Morning Approach to the Day (Morning Regimen_Daily Regimen)

Christian Playbook including Devotional, Prayer, Study, Action and Song

The Lord is my light and my salvation – why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger – why should I tremble? (why not be FEARLESS?) ~ Psalm 27:1 NLT

Hand-strengthening (webpage)  – possibly while doing meditation practices

  • Stretches
    • Warm-up stretches – rotate wrist clockwise, counter-clockwise, up, down, side to side; stretch digits far apart, hold, relax, repeat 4X; pull thumb away gently, hold, release, repeat 4X
    • Prayer stretch – under chin, parallel and hold for 15-30 seconds, repeat 2-4 times
    • wrist flexor stretch –  extend arm with palm up, bend wrist, pointing towards floor, gentle bend with other hand, hold for 15-30 seconds; both hands; then do same with palm down
  • Principles: straight wrists for mouse and typing; stop and take a break; slow down; switch hands
  • Top 5 Hand Strengthening (Video of those 5 hand strengthening exercises)
  • Stiff Thumb Efforts – warm-ups, beginning exercises/stretches
  • Best-5-thumb-exercises-for-thumb-stiffness

Warming Up the Hands: Fingers, Emotions, Organs – ancient Japanese approach

Mindfulness/Meditation/4-7-8 Breathing

Holistic approach for managing Raynauds – video with quick exercises

Lovingkindness Meditation – sharing joy, safety, support, love, strength and importance of presence…   The great news? You can continue this throughout the day as you see opportunity whether said aloud or thought silently [for those in traffic; cashiers; wait staff; when sirens (for EMTs, medical staff, law enforcement;) etc. ]

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

NYT – Three Minutes of Activity to Refresh Mind – suggestions include boxing, ballet, tennis strokes, yoga poses, running, basketball skills

8 Minute Joy Workout

Tai chi warmup?

Hands in warm water?

Sciatica stretches

Pete Egoscue (Pain Free Living) stretches – 10 minutes of legs up, arms out; cross one leg 5x;