Now and then, here and there

Is it healthy to have a cold shower after 40 min jogging and 10 min stretching?

2026-06-10T09:39:47.156-07:00

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.

The short answer is yes, it is generally very healthy and safe, but timing it right is everything. Doing it immediately after your run vs. waiting until after your stretch changes how your body responds.

Since you are already wrapping up with a 10-minute stretch, your routine is actually perfectly set up for this. Here is how a cold shower impacts your body after that specific workout combination:

1. The Timing: Why Your Stretch is the Perfect Buffer

Jumping straight into freezing water immediately after a vigorous run can cause a sudden spike in blood pressure and heart rate (known as the cold shock response).

Because you are doing a 10-minute stretch first, you are giving your heart rate and core temperature a chance to gradually drop back toward baseline. This makes the transition to cold water much gentler on your cardiovascular system.

2. Muscle Recovery: The Pros and Cons

Cold exposure causes vasoconstriction (the narrowing of blood vessels). This helps flush out metabolic waste and reduces acute inflammation and swelling in your joints and muscles after a run.

The Caveat on Muscle Growth: If your primary goal is building massive muscle size (hypertrophy), cold exposure immediately post-workout can actually stunt that growth by suppressing the natural inflammatory response needed for muscle repair. However, for endurance and cardiovascular workouts like jogging, this is rarely an issue—the recovery and soreness-reduction benefits usually win out.

3. The Mental and Nervous System Boost

Switching to cold water stimulates the vagus nerve. While it feels like a shock initially, it ultimately triggers a parasympathetic state afterward, helping you transition into a deep state of relaxation, lowering stress hormones, and giving you a sustained dopamine release that boosts your mood for hours.

How to Optimize the Routine

If you want to get the most out of it without shocking your system too violently, try this progression:

Step 1: Finish your 40-minute jog.

Step 2: Do your 10-minute stretching routine (this acts as your active cooldown).

Step 3: Start your shower at a lukewarm, comfortable temperature to wash off the initial sweat.

Step 4: Gradually turn the dial down to cold for the final 2 to 5 minutes. Focus on deep, slow exhalations to manage the initial gasp reflex.

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Midnight Kitchen Tunes Live DJ Mix | Kpop Demon Hunters Soundtrack

2025-09-27T18:01:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:

Jokers - Path
MeloMance - Love, maybe
Saja Boys feat Danny Chung, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, Neckwav, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - Your Idol
HUNTR/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) - How it's done
Twice (Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung) - Strategy
Saja Boys feat Danny Chung, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, Neckwav & samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - Soda Pop
HUNTR/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - Golden
HUNTR/X (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - What It Sounds Like
Twice (Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung) - Takedown
Marcelo Zavros - Score Suite
Rumi, Jinu, Andrew Choi, EJAE & KPop Demon Hunters Cast - Free

Love in September | Midnight Kitchen Tunes Live DJ Mix (2025-09-19)

2025-09-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

Perfection: A Perfecto Compilation - Mixed Live By Paul Oakenfield [1995]

2025-08-02T06:37:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:

1 Embracing The Sunshine (sasha's remix) - BT

2 Tripping The Light Fantastic - BT

3 Loving You More (bt's garden of ima dub) - BT

4 Loving You More (Oakenfold & Osbourne Vocal Mix) - BT

5 I Want To Live (oakenfold & osborne mix) - Grace

6 I Dream (casa de angeles mix) - Tilt

7 Believe In Me (original g mix) - Quivver

8 Not Over Yet (oakenfold & osborne mix) - Grace

9 Passion (tin tin out mix) - Jon Of The Pleased Wimmin

10 Dreams (tin tin out mix) - Wild Colour

11 Sing It (the hallelujah song) (goodfellos mix) - Mozaic

12 Floor-Essence (dayglo mix) - Man With No Name

13 Sun (man with no name mix) - The Virus

14 Reach Up (Indian summer remix) - Perfecto Allstarz

DJ Bokee [Kinetic Vibe, Belgrade, Serbia] - Sunrise 2

2025-08-02T02:39:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:

1) Jerome Sydenham & Dennis Ferrer - Sandcastles

2) Bluefish Feat. Anita Kelsey - Been Too Long (Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan Mix)

3) Tim Skinner & Martin Accorsi - Playing for Digweed (remix 2 & 3)

4) ? - ?

5) Nikola Gala - Colourless (Original Mix)

6) Michael Burns - Into Nothing (Bill Hamel's Last In 9 Vocal)

7) Little Green Men - Morena (Original Mix)

8) ? - ?

9) ? - ?

10) Rowan Blades & Chris Lake ‎- Filth (Greed Is Evil Mix)

11) Matthew Dekay vs Proluctors - Bad

EXIT 2023 | Keinemusik live @ mts Dance Arena

2025-07-17T18:16:00.000-07:00

01 (00:01)

Parallelle & Nicolas Masseyeff - Renegade(Adam Ten & Mita Gami Remix) CROSSTOWN REBELS

02 (06:53)

Rex The Dog - Change This Pain For Ecstasy KOMPAKT

03 (15:09)

Maz (BR) & Apache & Maxi Meraki ft. Tabia - Nothing On Me ABRACADABRA

(15:01)

Maz & Apache & Maxi Meraki ft. Tabia - Nothing On Me (Mont Rouge & Moojo Edit)FREE

Fred again.. & Skrillex & Four Tet ft. Lil Baby - Baby Again.. (Acappella) OWSLA/ATLANTIC

04 (22:14)

Emanuel Satie & DJ T. - Something On My Mind DIYNAMIC

05 (28:31)

Carlita - Cash For Love CIRCOLOCO

06 (33:50)

Eugene Mona - Ti Milo (ID Remix)

07 (41:00)

Adam Port & Theus Mago ft. Martina Camargo - The Dream DEFECTED

08 (47:00)

&ME & Black Coffee - The Rapture Pt.III KEINEMUSIK

09 (53:17)

Adam Port & Monolink - Point Of No Return AFTERLIFE

10 (58:40)

Beach House - Lemon Glow(Marten Lou Remix)

11 (1:03:38)

Moderat - More Love(&ME & Rampa Remix) KEINEMUSIK

12 (1:10:04)

Daddy Squad ft. Zoot Woman - A Habit I Can't Break(Reznik & Mikesh Remix) AAA BATTERY

13 (1:16:12)

Leon (FR) - Rise(Baron Vocal Edit) CALAMAR

(1:16:12)

Calamar Crew, Leon (FR) - Rise (Keinemusik Edit) [Noce Remake]

alannoce

Brothers' Vibe El Baile (Acappella) Artwork

(1:19:20)

Brothers' Vibe ft. Juan Pachanga - El Baile(Acappella) SOM UNDERGROUND

14 (1:23:32)

ID - ID

15 (1:28:37)

Keinemusik ft. Chuala - Say What KEINEMUSIK

16 (1:34:40)

Peggy Gou - (It Goes Like) Nanana(Alex Wann & Sasson Remix)

17 (1:41:01)

Adassiya ft. P.Rivas & Lorenz - Mektoub(Jean Claude Ades Remix) SCM

18 (1:48:29)

&ME - L.I.F.E. KEINEMUSIK

19 (1:54:45)

Rampa ft. Chuala - Les Gout KEINEMUSIK

20 (2:00:28)

Röyksopp ft. Alison Goldfrapp - Impossible(&ME Remix) DOG TRIUMPH PROFOUND MYSTERIES

21 (2:09:20)

Rampa & Sparrow & Barbossa - Champion VOD

22 (2:15:38)

UNKLE - Only You(&ME Remix) VOD

23 (2:22:58)

Jean Claude Ades - Talk To Me SCM

24 (2:29:47)

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition(VXSION Remix) SONY BMG

25 (2:34:24)

Keinemusik & Alan Dixon ft. Arabic Piano - Thandaza KEINEMUSIK

26 (2:40:41)

Opus III - It's A Fine Day(Grigoré Interpretation Mix) FREE

27 (2:46:04)

Motip White - Swing Boat FRAU BLAU

Ben Watt - Buzzin Fly mix (The End, London, 2006)

2025-07-17T14:45:00.000-07:00

Ben Watt's Buzzin Fly set at The End, London on 22.09.2006

Tracklist:

1. Mlle Caro & Franck Garcia - Mon Ange (Buzzin' Fly) 2. Swayzak - Smile and Receive [Apparat Mix] (K7) 3. Underworld - Crocodile [Ame Remix] (Underworldlive.com) 4. Justin Martin - Nightowl [Manoo & Francois A Remix] (Buzzin' Fly) 5. Solomun - Samba (Dessous) 6. Tracey Thorn - Grand Canyon [Ada Dub] (Virgin)

How to reverse aging?

2025-06-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

While it's not possible to completely reverse aging, you can definitely slow down its effects and improve your biological age through lifestyle changes. These changes focus on diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and preventative measures like sunscreen and dental hygiene.

Here's a breakdown of strategies:

1. Diet:

Prioritize a plant-forward diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
Reduce processed foods, added sugars, and excessive alcohol: These can contribute to inflammation and accelerate aging.
Consider calorie restriction: Studies suggest that reducing calorie intake while maintaining proper nutrition can increase longevity.

2. Exercise:

Engage in regular physical activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.
Incorporate strength training: This helps maintain muscle mass and improve metabolic health.
Consider high-intensity interval training (HIIT): This can boost mitochondrial function and improve cardiovascular health.
Stay flexible: Dynamic flexibility training can improve posture and joint health.

3. Sleep:

Prioritize quality sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
Establish a regular sleep schedule: This helps regulate your body's natural rhythms.

4. Stress Management:

Practice relaxation techniques: Meditation, deep breathing exercises, and spending time in nature can help reduce stress.
Engage in activities you enjoy: Hobbies and social connections can boost mood and reduce stress.

5. Other Important Factors:

Sunscreen: Protect your skin from sun damage, which can lead to premature aging.
Oral hygiene: Maintain good oral hygiene to prevent inflammation and potential health issues.
Quit smoking: Smoking accelerates aging and increases the risk of various diseases.
Manage weight: Being overweight can put extra strain on your body and accelerate aging.
Consider supplements: Some supplements, like collagen and vitamin C, may support skin health.
Stay mentally active: Engage in activities that stimulate your mind and keep your brain sharp.

Important Considerations:

Individual results vary: What works for one person may not work for another.
Consult with a healthcare professional: It's always a good idea to talk to your doctor before making significant changes to your diet or exercise routine.
Acceptance and positive outlook: While lifestyle changes can help, it's also important to embrace the aging process and focus on maintaining a positive outlook on life.

Nightmares On Wax @ Boiler Room, London (2013-09-16)

2025-06-19T00:37:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:

01 The Groovers - Where You Belong
02 Nightmares On Wax - Be, I Do (The Plantyherbs Remix)
03 Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Straight Up EDITORIAL
04 Quadron - Lft (Leighton Hema Edit 2)
05 YokoO & James Hunter & Matt Weir - Nautilus (Galore Version)
06 Diana Ross - It's My House (12' Remix)
07 YSE Saint Laur'ant - Warm Wind Brewing
08 Nightmares On Wax - Now Is The Time
09 Wetty Bright - Slip & Do It (V Feels So Good Edit)
10 Ray Parker Jr. - Just Havin' Fun (Hober Mallow Edit)
11 Typesun - Last Home (DJ Nature Remix)
12 Chromeo feat. Joe Bataan feat. Boz Scaggs - Hot Mess (Amerigo Gazaway Lowdown Party Mix)
13 Janet Jackson - If (KAYTRANADA Remix) FREE
14 Funk Ferret - Mofongo Boogaloo Descarga
15 Dario & Dersu - Berimbau
16 Alma Negra - Mao Negra (Raw Cut)
17 Nightmares On Wax - Tapestry
18 Titeknots - Wordy

The Grand Sound: Rooftop Lounge (Relaxing Deep House & Progressive House Mix)

2025-06-19T00:31:00.000-07:00

Tracklist:

[00:00] 01. John Gregory - Connection

[03:23] 02. Jay FM - So Right

[07:39] 03. Franco Musachi - A Long Way

[13:32] 04. Tuxedo - Amplitude

[19:09] 05. Slam Duck - Saga

[23:58] 06. Alexander Miguel - Yhouse

[29:17] 07. Marco Grandi - When U Believe

[34:22] 08. Claes Rosen - Find Your Love

[39:21] 09. David Devilla - Woody Sabi

[45:13] 10. Marco Grandi - Bipolar

[50:32] 11. Anthony Mea - To Be

[55:34] 12. Claes Rosen - Fieldglass

[1:00:02] 13. Qosmio - Bali

[1:05:48] 14. Anthony Mea - Panic Room

[1:10:55] 15. Tvardovsky - Black Ocean (Solid Stone Remix)

[1:16:41] 16. Jero Nougues - Till Dawn

[1:22:27] 17. David Devilla - From My Window

[1:27:11] 18. Franco Musachi - Beggining of All

[1:33:28] 19. Samer Tinoco - Aries

[1:39:14] 20. Michael King - Anderson Road

[1:43:26] 21. Edvard Hunger - Feel the Moments

[1:47:38] 22. Samer Tinoco - Sagitario

[1:52:52] 23. Nikolay Mikryukov - Lemonade

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Music Genre: Deep House, Progressive House

Nick Warren Live @ 696 Club (Zurich, Switzerland)

2025-03-24T01:05:00.000-07:00

Nick Warren

Live @ 696 Club (Zurich, Switzerland) - 01-06-2013

Tracklist:

[00:00] 01. Chaim - Orion Skies (04:00)

[04:00] 02. Aidan Lavelle - Direction (07:13)

[11:13] 03. Layo & Bushwacka! - Let The Good Times Roll (DJ Lion WMC 2013 Rework) (05:27)

[16:39] 04. Methodrone - Stop Start (Cesar Bass Romero Remix) (02:03)

[18:42] 05. Israel Vich & Jairo Betancourt - Let Go (05:13)

[23:55] 06. Simply City - Breaking (Dave Angel Rework) (06:10)

[30:05] 07. Karocel - Undo (02:59)

[33:04] 08. MUUI - Only When It Rains (07:50)

[40:54] 09. HOSH - Woohoo (Dub Version) (05:38)

[46:32] 10. Hot Since 82 & Habischman - Leave Me (06:16)

[52:48] 11. Depeche Mode - Only When I Lose Myself (Manhattan Remix) (04:51)

[57:39] 12. Decibels - Ruza (Munk Remix) (02:43)

[60:22] 13. Mindlook - Drowned In The Mood (04:51)

[65:13] 14. John Creamer & Stephane K - Forget The World (Vanaheim & Mariano Fresh Remix) (05:45)

[70:58] 15. ID - ID (03:14)

[74:12] 16. D-Nox & Beckers - Sampa (05:00)

[79:12] 17. Echomen - Perpetual (Guy J Remix) (05:07)

[84:19] 18. Henry Saiz - Uncharted (03:22)

[87:41] 19. Damabiah - Irminsul, Le Pillier Du Munde (06:49)

[94:29] 20. Paul Hazendonk - Slack Tide (03:53)

[98:23] 21. Pryda - Bergen (06:40)

[105:03] 22. Fritz Kalkbrenner - Little By Little (Jonas Woehl Remix) (04:18)

[109:21] 23. Marco Bailey & Filterheadz - Fifth Avenue (02:51)

[112:12] 24. Maceo Plex - Under The Sheets (Pete McCarthey vs. On&On Unofficial Remix) (06:06)

[118:18] 25. Aman - Cloud Patterns (Li-Polymer Remix) (02:00)

[120:18] 26. Benedetto & Farina - Blow Out (Softcash Remix) (04:12)

[124:30] 27. Tom Glass - A Lot Of Things (Betoko Remix) (06:31)

[131:01] 28. Nick Warren - Buenos Aires (ID Mix) (05:43)

[136:45] 29. Way Out West - Killa (Guy J Remix) (04:10)

[140:54] 30. Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z - Delayed Green (Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile Remix) (02:16)

[143:10] 31. Rituel - Club Zanzibar (04:59)

[148:09] 32. Manhattan vs. Inxs - Need You Tonight (Manhattan Deep Dub) (04:14)

[152:23] 33. Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile - Infoxication (Chaim Remix) (02:35)

[154:59] 34. Rob Hes - Simplicity (06:20)

[161:19] 35. Deetron - Starblazer (07:34)

[168:53] 36. Dachshund - Stand Firm (03:25)

Chaim Orion Skies

Supplement Facts

Deep House

7:39 / 122 BPM

Layo & Bushwacka! - Let The Good Times Roll (original mix)

Breakbeat

3:34 / 130 BPM

Israel Vich & Jairo Betancourt - Let Go

Get Physical Music

Deep House

7:40 / 120 BPM

Karocel - Undo

Freude Am Tanzen Germany

Deep House

5:51 / 123 BPM

Decibels - Ruza (Munk remix)

Nein

Funky/Club House

7:19 / 120 BPM

Mindlook - Drowned In The Mood

Baires

Progressive House

7:02 / 123 BPM

Henry Saiz - Uncharted

Bedrock

Minimal/Tech House

8:31 / 122 BPM

Damabiah - Irminsul, Le Pillier Du Monde

Natura Sonoris

Progressive House

8:11 / 126 BPM

Fritz Kalkbrenner - Little By Little (Jonas Woehl remix)

Suol Germany

Deep House

7:20 / 123 BPM

Marco Bailey vs Filterheadz - Fifth Avenue

Bedrock

Minimal/Tech House

6:46 / 125 BPM

AMAN - Cloud Patterns (Li-Polymer remix)

Soundteller

Progressive House

7:48 / 123 BPM

Guy Mantzur / Sahar Z - Delayed Green (Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile remix)

Plattenbank Germany

Deep House

7:27 / 126 BPM

Manhattan vs INXS - Need You Tonight (Manhattan deep dub)

Digital White

Deep House

7:30 / 122 BPM

Hernan Cattaneo / Soundexile - Infoxication (Chaim remix)

Sudbeat Music

Progressive House

6:10 / 121 BPM

Rob Hes - Simplicity

Bedrock

Minimal/Tech House

7:41 / 127 BPM

Source:

Live @ Club 696 Z�rich (2013-06-01) - CueNation

00:00 Chaim – Orion Skies

03:41 Aidan Lavelle – Direction (Original Mix)

07:37 Layo & Bushwacka! – Let The Good Times Roll

04. Aidan Lavelle – Direction (original mix)

05. Israel Vich & Jairo Betancourt – Let Go

06. Simply City – Breaking (ID Remix)

07. Karocel – Undo

08. MUUI – Only When It Rains

37:11 HOSH – Woohoo (Dub Version)

10. Hot Since 82 & Habischman – Leave Me

11. Depeche Mode – Only When I Lose Myself (Manhattan Remix)

12. Deciels – Ruza (Munk Remix)

13. Mindlook – Drowned In The Mood

14. John Creamer & Stephane K – Forget The World (Vanaheim & Mariano Fresh Remix)

15. D-nox & Beckers – Sampa (Original Mix)

16. Echomen – Perpetual (Guy J Remix)

17. Henry Saiz – Uncharted

18. Damabiah – Irminsul, Le Pillier Du Munde

19. Paul Hazendonk – Slack Tide

20. ID

21. Fritz Kalkbrenner – Little by Little (Jonas Woehl Remix)

22. Marco Bailey & Filterheadz – Fifth Avenue

23. Maceo Plex – Under The Sheets (Pete McCarthey vs On&On Unofficial Remix)

24. Aman – Cloud Patterns (Li-Polymer Rmix)

25. Benedetto & Farina – Blow Out (Softcash Remix)

26. Tom Glass – A Lot Of Things (Betoko remix)

27. ID

28. Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z – Delayed Green (Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile Remix)

29. Rituel – Club Zanzibar

30. Manhattan vs Inxs – Need You Tonight (Manhattan Deep Dub)

31. Hernan Cattaneo & Soundexile – Infoxication (Chaim Remix)

32. Rob Hes – Simplicity

33. Deetron – Starblazer (Original Mix)

34. Dachshund – Stand Firm

https://www.openingtrack.com/nick-warren-live-696-club-zurich-switzerland-01-06-2021/

Jody Wisternoff Sunset Set From Groove Cruise LA 2017 - Tracklist

2025-03-14T16:34:00.000-07:00

Jody Wisternoff's sunset set from Groovecruise LA tracklist:

Modd & Hosini - Swallow's Nest
Jody Wisternoff feat. Hendrik Burkhard - For All Time [Anjunadeep]
SOHN - Lights (SQL Bootleg) [4AD]
Neil Quigley - The Sky Calls To Us (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) [Anjunadeep]
Way Out West feat. Liu Bei - Oceans [Anjunadeep]
Koelle, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant - On Air [Anjunadeep]
Lehar feat. Rush Midnight - Number One Hero (Peter Pardeike Remix)
Bicep - Orca [Ninja Tune]
Petit Biscuit - Sunset Lover (Clarian Remix) [Self Released]
Sentre - Believe [Bird Up!]
Radio Slave - Screaming Hands (Tuff City Kids Dreamscape UK Mix) [Rekids]
Leo Grünbaum feat. Aerial East - Bloom (Safa Mix) [All Day I Dream]
David Hohme, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant - Soft Landing [Anjunadeep]
Xinobi - Far Away Place (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) [Anjunadeep]
Aiiso - Gravity [Anjunadeep]
Jody Wisternoff & Sian Evans - The Bridge (Original Mix)
Modd - Flight Flow [Anjunadeep]
L. Doblado - Lie Alone (16 Bit Lolitas Remix) [Anjunadeep]
Teachers - Loved You All The Way (Johannes Brecht Night Remix)
David Hohme - Without Doubt
Stones & Bones feat. Toshi - Amahloni (Manoo Remix) [MoBlack Records]
Groove Armada - Lovebox [Peppermint Jam]
Chicane - Gorecki (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) [Modena Records]
Luttrell - What You Are [Anjunadeep]
Bent - Always (Ashley Beedle Mahavishnu Remix)

Corrective Exercises for the Back

2022-03-28T07:37:00.005-07:00

Tips for selling a house in UK

2022-02-18T14:48:00.002-08:00

Here is a compilation of tips for selling a house in UK that I came across by watching some YouTube videos or reading online articles.

From Honest Money - YouTube - How to SELL a House FAST | House Selling TIPS | Selling a House UK - YouTube:

Get the price right

Overpriced properties end up selling for less than if they were priced accurately
Ask at least 3 local estate agents to come and make a valuation
Make a research yourself

Find sold house prices in your area, for houses comparable to yours
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices.html
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/

Professional photography and and accurate floor plan with dimensions

estate agent should offer professional photography

main photo to be taken with wide angle lens so viewer can get a good idea of where the property is located and how it's situated
nice blue sky, not too over saturated so it does not look too fake
no cars, no massive shadows

floor plan should have name of rooms and dimensions

Declutter and stage your house to sell - hide or remove 'marmite' features

tidy up, hire a skip and chuck away lots of unnecessary stuff you don't use
re-paint pink wall
don't change bathrooms or kitchens because probably you won't get the money back during the sale

Accommodate viewings as swiftly as possible

allow viewings whenever potential buyers want to see the property as otherwise, if they wait, they might find some other property

Consider doing viewings yourself (this is not for everyone) - with agent viewings stay out of the way

there should be as few people as possible during the viewing - only you (no partner, no kids, no dogs) and agent; make yourself available for any questions but stay out of the way - viewer should feel free to go around on their own, look and ask and not feel under pressure

Prepare answers to FAQs e.g. neighbours, schools, recent works (e.c. bathroom or kitchen done, new boiler, recent boiler service etc...)
Treat negotiations like business - don't be offended by low offers and choose the right buyer for you

look at your situation, are you looking to sell fast, sell for more etc...

Online vs traditional estate agents

Online

cheaper
good at selling the house

Traditional

more local knowledge
good in post-selling process (conveyancing etc...)

Have a trusted independent solicitor ready

find it in advance
good if they are local so it's easy to pop to their office to sign a paperwork or to discuss if there are any issues

Consider exchanging disposable contact details with buyers

from a comment: "Solicitors need constant prodding and agents slow to respond. Once we had direct contact with the buyers we were all much more informed, although it seems that the agents don't like the direct communication much."

Be proactive - don't trust or expect anything of anyone

be on top of estate agents and on top of solicitor

When you accept an offer, be sure to keep the viewings going & not let the agent take it off the market until a survey has taken place for 3 reasons:

shows commitment form the buyer as had to spend money quickly
keeps the agents on the their toes knowing not to mess with you
places future buyers ready to view, offer etc

Stretching Exercises

2022-02-09T14:28:00.003-08:00

Heel to buttock (both legs, each 30 secs)

image source: thumbor.thedailymeal.com

Side stretch

image source: lifehack.org

Neck stretch (left - right)

image source: osteopathy.colganosteo.com

Waist twist

image source: thehealthsite.com

Hamstring stretches

image source: pinimg.com

Indian position

image source: indiatimes.in

Touch your toes

image source: healthline.com

An interview with Martin Roberts in The Telegraph

2022-02-02T01:33:00.003-08:00

Martin Roberts: 'I lost a fortune in Spanish property – now I only buy British'