Micro-Movement Breaks (Without Leaving Your Chair)

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

A quick way to wake up your body right at your desk.

Why it matters:
Micro-movements help reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and refresh focus — perfect for busy workdays when stepping away feels impossible.

Ways to Move Without Leaving Your Chair:

  • Wrist Circles – Rotate both wrists gently for 30 seconds.

  • Ankle Rotations – Lift each foot and make slow circles.

  • Shoulder Rolls – Roll your shoulders forward and backward.

  • Seated Stretch – Reach arms overhead, elongate the spine, and take a deep breath.

Tip: Pair a micro-movement with a slow sip of water to double the reset.

🌟Because your well-being matters, this guide includes 12 powerful tips PLUS 3 bonus tools you won’t find anywhere else, perfect for boosting calm, connection, and focus at work or home.

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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