Posted by Melvin on Jan 14, 2009 in
Stormy Life I often write about sport psychology and “mental golf”, but usually more about how to change your game by changing the way you control your thinking, emotions,or patterns. Today is different.
Can you buy confidence in your golf game … in a box?
Think about one of your best golfing day ever — remember how the feeling of confidence flowed through your veins? Your steps felt a little quicker? Your swings a little surer? You may have even upped your bets or engaged in a little more trash talk than usual. Confidence has a specific feeling, doesn’t it?
We have probably all felt the excitement of pulling a “magic club” out of our bag — the one we felt we could do no wrong with … our “go to”club. And we all have also probably spent too much money trying to find a whole BAG FULL of magic clubs so that we could feel that same rush of confidence … all the time.
So there is no question that improved golf technology can help give us more confidence. But can it be as easy as pushing a button? Maybe.
Looking at the habits of golf professionals can give us a clue. Of course, the top players all have caddies who help them meticulously map out each course several days before official competition. By the time Thursday rolls around, they know eactly where they want to be on each hole, where to lay up, and which club to use for the best approach shots.
While they can’t eliminate ALL the variables, such as changing weather conditions or poor shot recovery, they do want to make the game as simple — and as automatic — as possible once competition rolls around.
How often do YOU feel that way when you play on a new course? Or maybe even on your home course? Does the confidence flow easily? Have you eliminated most of the variables?
Of course, most of us don’t have a full-time, confidence-inspiring caddy tucked in our hip pocket. But we COULD have the “next best thing.”
A new breed of rangefinders has recently emerged which are almost “mini-caddies” — and they are great confidence-builders for many golfers.
Frankly, I thought the earlier generation of range finders was overpriced and not very easy to use. Cables to find and connect. Software and updates to download. Expensive monthly and yearly subscriptions to maintain. Courses that weren’t mapped. If you’ve looked at them already, you probably know what I mean.
Some of the latest golf GPS range finders don’t suffer from these drawbacks. They are true GPS powered units, and you literally take them out of the box, turn them on, and start playing with caddie-like knowledge on your course of choice. Push button simple.
A caddie in a box.
My current favorite golf GPS rangefinders are the Golf Buddy Pro GPS and the Golf Buddy Tour GPS rangefinders. Both are competitively priced, and work on over 20,000 golf courses as soon as you take them out of the box and turn them on.
My favorite feature is the “dynamic angle adjustment,” which changes the angle of the green displayed to match your current position on the course. This simple dynamic orienting feature makes your Golf Buddy-inspired mental map of the course seem much more real.
The major difference between the two models is a color screen display on the slighly upscale Golf Buddy Tour GPS model — and there are no course downloads or annual fees. Much appreciated, Golf Buddy!
Besides the push-button simplicity, both units really are confidence-inspiring, just like a caddie.There is a definite difference in your confidence level when you know the exact distance to greens, bunkers, lakes, lay-up points and hazards — even on your home course. And especially when you are pushing your comfort level on a tough new course, with unfamiliar partners.
I was surprised to find I was routinely making some 5-10 yard miscalculations (even on my home course) in certain situations by merely pacing off distances and estimating, which we all do. When each one of those mistakes equals an additional stroke on your card, the value of this “mini-caddie” adds up quickly.
Information is power, and in this case I would also add that ACCURATE golf information gives confidence. It allows you to focus on your automatic swing, and helps eliminate doubts and the usually-fatal failure to commit to your shot.
So, can golf confidence come in a box? The powerful, yet simple and intuitive, new Golf Buddy GPS rangefinder units make a powerful case for most serious golfers answering a resounding,“Yes!”
Posted by Melvin on Jan 14, 2009 in
Stormy Life One of the best ways to experience support and comfort when sitting is by using a chair like the Lazyboy. Often regarded as the ultimate “lads” chair, the Lazyboy is a highly comfortable chair that is available for both outdoor and indoor.
The Lazy Boy recliners have a very adjustable reclining mechanism so that the user can position the chair in the way they find most comfortable. The numerous styles and designs of Lazyboys now available means there is Lazyboy furniture to fit into any surrounding. The Lazyboy big man recliner is ideal for individuals who are taller or larger than average. With adjustable seat heights and high back rests this model is excellent. In addition, storage armrests can hold refreshments or accessories like television remote controls.
Some of the styles of Lazyboy chairs include the sofa type, sectional, loveseat, recliner, and of course the traditional chair. If you like to sit outside during the summer and want to relax then there is also the outdoor Lazyboy recliner.
The swivel chair is another item of furniture that can come in very useful as it is highly adaptable. There are plenty of designs and styles of swivel chair available so you aren’t only limited to using the chair in an office situation, but they can also fit well in to your kitchen or living room. Just like many other chair styles, swivel chairs are available in a range of sizes, colors, and made from a number of materials. For those chairs that include accessories such as footrests you should also consider the roomspace you have to use it in.
Of course it is not only the Lazyboy that boasts of recliner functionality as there are plenty of other recliner chairs that offer the perfect way to relax at home. Reclining chairs can cost a bit more than regular chair types, though their flexibility means they are worth the extra investment.
There are a few different types of reclining chairs depending on your preference, from regular recliners to massage chairs and full-featured home theater chairs. If you go for one of the massage chairs you can take advantage of music synchronized to the massage programmes and heat technology built in to the chair. These recliners will also have several pre-configured massage settings so that you can use the one you enjoy most. These chairs are recommended for winding away long days and relieving sore muscles and aches.
The Lazyboy, swivel chair and reclining chair all have their uses and benefits. Of course there are so many styles, designs and shapes to choose from that the price can differ greatly, but the internet has the best range to choose from.
Posted by Melvin on Jan 14, 2009 in
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Let’s face it, not everybody can endure having dry skin forever and that is the reason why they look for dry skin care products that would best remedy their dry skin problems. Though usually these products that are available in the market are not enough to relieve it goes back the next day and the day after. So how would you know that a product can be very much effective for dry skin?
Dry skin care products available in the market today functions only as moisturizers but doesn’t exactly help in the renewal of skin cells to make the cure permanent. Moisture is not enough, what is needed is for the skin to produce proteins that would make it retain its younger look and healthy glow.
What Proteins Are Essential?
Proteins like collagen and elastin is are essential for curing certain disorders in the skin. The loss of these proteins may lead to further damage which leads to premature skin aging and other skin disorders. The main function that dry skin care products should perform is to rebuild these proteins to help the skin in the renewal process.
Other Elements To Take Note Of
Aside from the regrowth of proteins, dry skin care products should also be able to provide protection to the skin from any harmful elements in the environment. So how can a product establish all this? What would be their stepping stone?
The products should be able to contain ingredients that are essential in the regrowth of collagen and elastin and be able to protect the skin from harmful enzymes and free radicals as well. You may take note of these three key ingredients for instance, Cynergy TK which stimulates the regrowth of the two proteins mentioned, Phytessence wakame which protects the skin from harmful enzymes like hyaluronidase and last but not the least antioxidants like Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10 that is a form of CoEnzyme Q10.
To care for your dry skin is not as complicated as you think, all you need is to look for the right product that can address your skin concern and give it the right nourishment at the same time.