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Exercise isn't just about the body. Just as much, it's the mental control you have over your body, both science and experience have shown. An article in this month's Outside Magazine explores just how much of an impact mental training can have on athletic performance. We all know how easy it is to lose motivation, and the body won't respond to a brain that's leading it half-heartedly. Luckily, the professionals know how to keep themselves going with some tried-and-true techniques, and you should too. Continue Reading

Last week, while removing some dead stumps from the yard, I was struck by the paradox of how strenuous physical exertion was calming my mind and clearing my head. I tend to delegate tasks that involve shovels, saws, hoes and backbreaking physical exertion these days, and focus instead on the mentally demanding tasks that generally are the substance of my work days.  My work involves solving problems, analyzing complex design issues, thinking strategically, managing staff, satisfying clients, and ensuring adequate cash flow for my two businesses. It is hard work, for sure. This kind of work can often tie you up in knots – and drain you just as much as any physical exertion. Still rarely does it occur to me to untie these knots with more work, albeit a different type of work. Continue Reading