You Cut Back on Sleep to get Everything Done

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Tennis Tips

You cut back on sleep to get everything done You’re up at the crack of dawn to rush to the best sales and then stay up late to wrap gifts or clink glasses at parties. But the holidays shouldn’t mean kissing your good night’s sleep good-bye. What you...

You Tend to Drink More when Stressed

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Tennis Tips

You tend to drink more when stressed Sometimes a glass of red wine is the perfect antidote to a long, stressful day, but excessive drinking can spell trouble. Because alcohol is a depressant, overindulging could make you more emotional, leaving you more open to a...

Your Clothes are Feeling Tight Already

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Tennis Tips

Your clothes are feeling tight already Before you know it, the leftover turkey sandwiches, Christmas sugar cookies, and afterwork cocktails can really add up. Studies have shown that many people gain a couple of pounds over the holidays and can become part of a...

Are You Strapped for Cash

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Tennis Tips

  Are You Strapped for Cash If a change in your work life or finances is a dark cloud hanging on the holiday horizon, you’re not alone. Even before the economy bottomed out, Americans said financial pressures caused holiday stress. What you should do:...

Are You Married to Tradition

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Tennis Tips

Are You married to tradition Traditions are one of the sweetest parts of the holidays. But, sorry—sometimes plans change. What you should do: Treasure your traditions, but be open to new ones. Sometimes the holidays don’t look exactly as we remember them or how...

Yoga

by | Jan 16, 2013 | Tennis Tips

Yoga BEST Almost every yoga pose involves and improves flexibility, either by holding a stretch for several breaths (think Warrior or Forward Bend) or moving consistently (à la Sun Salutation). A recent analysis of 10 studies with more than 500 participants gave yoga...