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I was super active this weekend and stayed up way too late every night. im exhausted now and its so hard to make myself exercise. at least its warmer outside.

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10 stretching exercises to improve your flexibility

Improving flexibility is essential for overall fitness, injury prevention, and mobility. Incorporating stretching exercises into your routine can help you achieve greater range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and enhance performance. Below are 10 effective stretching exercises to improve flexibility. Perform these stretches after a workout or as part of a dedicated stretching session.

1. Hamstring Stretch

How to Do It:

Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent, foot against your inner thigh.

Reach toward your toes on the extended leg, keeping your back straight.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch legs.

Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings and lower back.

2. Quad Stretch

How to Do It:

Stand on one leg and pull the other heel toward your glutes, holding your ankle.

Keep your knees close together and your chest upright.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch legs.

Benefits: Stretches the quadriceps and hip flexors.

3. Hip Flexor Stretch

How to Do It:

Kneel on one knee with the other foot forward in a lunge position.

Push your hips forward while keeping your torso upright.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.

Benefits: Stretches the hip flexors and quads.

4. Butterfly Stretch

How to Do It:

Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet together and knees bent outward.

Hold your feet and gently press your knees toward the floor.

Hold for 20–30 seconds.

Benefits: Stretches the inner thighs and groin.

5. Seated Forward Fold

How to Do It:

Sit on the floor with both legs extended straight in front of you.

Reach toward your toes, keeping your back straight.

Hold for 20–30 seconds.

Benefits: Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back.

6. Cat-Cow Stretch

How to Do It:

Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.

Inhale, arch your back, and lift your head and tailbone (Cow Pose).

Exhale, round your back, and tuck your chin to your chest (Cat Pose).

Repeat for 5–10 breaths.

Benefits: Improves spinal flexibility and mobility.

7. Child’s Pose

How to Do It:

Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels.

Extend your arms forward and lower your chest toward the floor.

Hold for 20–30 seconds.

Benefits: Stretches the lower back, hips, and shoulders.

8. Standing Side Stretch

How to Do It:

Stand with feet hip-width apart.

Raise one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side, keeping your hips stable.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.

Benefits: Stretches the obliques and side body.

9. Pigeon Pose

How to Do It:

Start in a tabletop position.

Bring one knee forward and place it behind your wrist, with your ankle near the opposite wrist.

Extend the other leg back and lower your hips toward the floor.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.

Benefits: Stretches the hip flexors, glutes, and lower back.

10. Triceps Stretch

How to Do It:

Raise one arm overhead and bend your elbow, reaching your hand down your back.

Use your other hand to gently press your elbow further.

Hold for 20–30 seconds, then switch arms.

Benefits: Stretches the triceps and shoulders.

Tips for Effective Stretching

Warm Up First: Stretch after a workout or light warm-up (e.g., walking or dynamic stretches) to prevent injury.

Hold Each Stretch: Aim for 20–30 seconds per stretch to allow muscles to relax and lengthen.

Breathe Deeply: Inhale and exhale slowly to help your muscles relax.

Avoid Bouncing: Perform static stretches (no bouncing) to prevent strain.

Be Consistent: Stretch regularly (3–5 times per week) to see improvements in flexibility.

Sample Stretching Routine

Hamstring Stretch: 20–30 seconds per leg.

Quad Stretch: 20–30 seconds per leg.

Hip Flexor Stretch: 20–30 seconds per side.

Butterfly Stretch: 20–30 seconds.

Seated Forward Fold: 20–30 seconds.

Cat-Cow Stretch: 5–10 breaths.

Child’s Pose: 20–30 seconds.

Standing Side Stretch: 20–30 seconds per side.

Pigeon Pose: 20–30 seconds per side.

Triceps Stretch: 20–30 seconds per arm.

By incorporating these stretches into your routine, you’ll improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and enhance overall mobility. Let me know if you need modifications or additional stretches!

My Top 6 favorite exercises (Butt & Thighs):

Yoga will only give you a good stretch as far as I've seen.

But exercises will surely boost your metabolism and improve your overall mood.

Bird - Dog pose :

It's kinda like a Plank.

Because you have to hold each pose like you would hold a Plank pose.

Hold for 20 sec and slowly switch the side.

(20 sec ) × 10 × 2

Works well on the core and hamstrings.

Sumo Squats :

This will really work well on your inner thighs.

The trick is to hold the one piece dumbbell as low as possible as you're doing it.

15 × 3

Back Lunges :

I prefer backward than forward because you will really feel the burn in your glutes & hamstrings.

15 × 3 (both sides)

Side Leg Abductions :

You can do it when you are on your bed feeling kinda lazy... Just by sleeping on your side.. This is one of those exercises I enjoy doing the most..

The trick is to do it slowly..

It is also super effective on your side thighs and navel..

20 × 3

Back leg Abductions :

Will make your glutes burn... 🔥🔥🔥

Effective if consistent..

10 × 3

Deadlifts :

Last but not the least.. my all time favourite.

This exercise is all you need tbh..

Effective.. 🔥🔥

Metabolism boosting.. 📈📈📈

Works good on the core & legs..

But mind the posture.. it has a reputation for causing back pains if it is not done right..

10 × 3

to rewild your witchcraft

walk barefoot on stones in shallow streams.

talk to the wind and let it carry away your regrets.

forage for wildflowers to place on your altar, press in thrifted books, or give to loved ones —be careful when identifying

watch sunrises and sunsets. wake up before the sun. bare witness to the painted sky.

spend hours in the woods among the wild. take long long walks or sit still and watch the world.

talk to plants and listen to them. make friends.

get field guides to trees, plants, birds, etc. that are native to your area. learn which are which. bookmark pages that you recognize or want to find.

sing back to the robins. caw back to the crows.

journal by firelight and feel the flame burn your worries away.

gather snow and bring a bowl inside. talk to it and tell it your worries. your fears. let it melt, transmuting your stress and worries into healing nourishment. bring it outside and water the soil. see how things can be changed.

dance. run. move your body to sweat, if this is something you can do

collect stones from the river and try to find the best ones. keep them in your pocket. hold onto them to remember that you’re an animal.

go to a lake and float. feel the water carry you. lifting you from your stress. bring a vial and collect some for spellwork.

make a necklace out of an acorn and thread.

stand in the rain. dance in it. lay down in the grass and let it pour. let it wash fears away, transform doubt to hope. start anew.

𖤣.𖥧.𖡼.⚘

(wild winter witchcraft here)

Making flexibility part of my fitness goals 🤎

Where are all my adult anas?

It's a different world stepping into Eds shoes again half way through life.

I don't have to worry about my parents getting mad at me

I don't have to worry about my school teachers getting mad at me

I don't have the typical teenage drama that spurred this mentality shift

I remember Ed being a call a shout for help just to be seen and cared for as a teenager. But now no one sees me, I have no watchful eyes on me. No one whispering under their breath, no parents staring at me across the dinner table as I play with a half eaten plate, no boy trouble or pubescent drama fueled by hormonal rage and indifference. I'm not doing this to impress the boy I like or try to fit in with the popular kids.

I am invisible

Except from myself.

I'm in a strange state of visible translucency. I tell people I'm fasting and they believe me, I tell people I'm too tired to come meet them for dinner they believe me.

Fuck, even my live out partner whose been here for the last 3 days who I have said the words 4norexi4 to and who has watched me consume nothing but tea for 3 days doesn't question my choices.

How different a world it is when you're seen but not seen. I am validated but I remain a shadow.

I was up all night in the bathroom and didn't get much sleep. BUT im down 4 lbs. So...worth it? i know as soon as i eat something or drink water, though, that'll change. Should i fast another day?

ACTING CHALLENGE

Embodying your desired self 🧸🩷

Ok this is a fun lil challenge from now on ure gonna be an actress!! YOU'RE HIRED

Now... I want you to play this character who matches ur desired version of urself perfectly, u are the main character of this movie (ur life), ure the one who decides what happens, how to act, how to be, ur script, ur style, the characters in ur movie. It's all in ur control ure literally the director of ur life

First I need u to understand that Identity is not fixed, it’s a collection of experiences, memories, beliefs, and external influences that we’ve internalized over time. From childhood, we absorb ideas about who we are based on what we are told by our family, teachers, friends, and society. These messages shape our self-concept, but they are not absolute truths. They are simply narratives that we have chosen, consciously or unconsciously, to accept as our own.

For example, if someone repeatedly hears “You’re shy” growing up, they might internalize that label and behave accordingly, reinforcing the belief that they are naturally shy. But shyness isn’t an inherent trait—it’s just a pattern of behavior that became part of their identity through repetition. If they decide to shed that label and start acting confidently, their identity shifts.

The key realization is that identity is just a story we tell ourselves, based on past experiences and external conditioning. But because the past does not define the future, we have the power to rewrite our story at any moment. The brain is neuroplastic—it adapts to new patterns, and the more you act in alignment with a new self-concept, the more it becomes your reality.

This is why people can reinvent themselves entirely. Someone who once felt unworthy can decide they are deserving of love and success, and by consistently affirming and acting in alignment with this belief, their entire life transforms. Identity is a choice—who you are is who you decide to be, over and over again.

Just like actors step into different roles, you can step into a new version of yourself. An actor doesn't just recite lines; they embody the character, adopting their posture, speech patterns, emotions, and even thought processes. Over time, if they play a role long enough, it starts to feel natural, almost like a second skin.

The same principle applies to identity. If you want to be confident, successful, or magnetic, start embodying that energy. Walk like it, talk like it, think like it. At first, it may feel like an act, but the more you do it, the more it becomes your default state. The brain adapts, new neural pathways form, and before you know it, you're not "acting" anymore—you are that person.

This is why people who immerse themselves in a certain lifestyle or belief system eventually become fully aligned with it. Identity is performance in a way, but the secret is that every version of you is a performance—you just get to choose which one you want to play.

Let's be more specific about the character ure "playing" or more so embodying , if u want u can create an alter ego or give her a name similar to ur real name or like a nickname , become her as if ure acting in a movie and ure NAILING this character

What does she look like ? How does she talk/walk/think/feel ? What's her mindset and self concept ? How does she approach things? What kind of relationships she has? What does her life look like? U can even create a whole new birth chart for her (ur desired one) lmaoo HAVE FUN with it. It's supposed to be fun not like a chore or a job

You can also take inspiration from your favorite actors or a certain character 👀 likeee for me I like monica belluci , Katherine pierce, Elaine from the love witch

I made a lil subliminal that can help embody this new version better by reprogramming ur subconscious mind

https://youtube.com/watch?v=2RAUo-exTwM&si=IhCTbRfDhjBsimXU

LETS DO THIS AND COMMENT RESULTS 🧸🩷