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Getting into Mental Shape

May 6, 2005 -- Sit-ups. Push-ups. Stretches and weight-training. As summer approaches, we all become a little body-obsessed, determined to be in the best possible shape for the bare-all season to come. Just don't overlook the most important muscles of all, says Nancy Christie, author of The Gifts of Change (Beyond Words Publishing, 2004)-your "adaptability" muscle.



"We all go through periods of tranquility, which I liken to the 'calm before the storm'," laughs Christie. "And then it hits - the unexpected event that throws us for a loop, shakes up our routine and sometimes even our life, and forces us to rely on our ability to adapt to changing circumstances."



How can we strengthen our "adaptability" muscle so we're ready for the challenge The same way we strengthen our physical bodies, says Christie. "We need to push ourselves a little each day: stretch a little higher, reach a little further, create a little psychological discomfort to prove to ourselves that we can do it."



To make it easier to get into shape for change, Christie has created "Adaptability Aerobics" as part of The Gifts of Change online workbook, available at www.giftsofchange.com. The three-part workout includes warm-up, exercise and cool-down tips to help get yourself in the best possible shape for changes to come.



"Don't be surprised if your 'adaptability muscle' is a little sore at first," laughs Christie. "That just means that you haven't used it enough! Just keep working it. You'll find that it improves your ability to handle life's challenges and helps you make the kind of decisions that will keep you moving forward. Ultimately, this psychological workout will enable you to not only make the most of the changes that come into your life but also discover the gifts those changes bring."



For more information about Nancy Christie and The Gifts of Change, visit her web site, www.giftsofchange.com or contact her via e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots or by phone at 330-793-3675. The Gifts of Change is available online, in bookstores nationwide, and in select military exchanges worldwide.

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