Most of us already know more about stretching after sitting than we give ourselves credit for. This piece is a relaxed reminder of the basics.
Minute one
Some days everything goes as planned. Most days, something gets in the way. Both are normal.
Minute two
Track only as much as feels kind. Some habits do best when no one is keeping score.
Choose the friendlier option more often than the perfect one. The friendlier option keeps showing up.
Minute three
Build a version you can do while tired. Tired-day plans keep the whole thing going.
- A flexible version for unpredictable weeks
- A version you can pair with a podcast
- A starter version that takes under ten minutes
- A no-equipment version
Minute four
When motivation dips, make the step smaller instead of pushing harder. A tinier step is a friendlier step.
- A budget-friendly version with what you already have
- A version for the living room floor
- A version with music on
- A version for hotel rooms
Minute five
Make it social if you can. Habits that include people tend to stick longer than solo ones.
Come back to this whenever you want a gentle reset. There is no scorecard.