Lauren Brooks Fitness

The Art of Practice: 5 Key Elements for Perfect Practice "Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” – Vince Lombardi Does practice make perfect or does practicing perfectly make perfect? Practice comes down to more than just the actual practice session. Patience along with determination are other qualities you should work on to make the most out of your practice. We are an instant gratification generation and many of us expect to get results and have an amazing skill set overnight.  We all want the magic formula that gets you from zero to hero in minutes. Without patience not only will you... Read the rest right here on Breaking Muscle

“Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is anything that lifts another person.” Unknown Have you ever done something for someone without expecting anything in return?  Have you ever helped someone you don’t even know? Did you know that doing something nice for someone without any strings attached can literally be just as rewarding for you as it is for the other person?  Raises seratonin levels and makes you more pleasant to be around.  A few weeks ago I celebrated my 33rd birthday.  Rather than have a big celebration, I chose to lay low and be with my family.  Throughout the day I thought it would be nice to go to my local Eastern Refloxology place for an hour treatment to have a bit of pampering.  When I walked in the lady at the front desk told me there were no openings.  She asked if I could come back in a few hours and I told her I’d be having a small family birthday dinner by then....