Round Five - Workplace Stress

One of the activities suggested from the article in round 5 post: Put aside extra work.

It is simply a catch-22 if I put off what stresses me I'll become even more stressed when certain things were not done.

I did vow to get some exercise daily. Since my son received a scooter as a birthday gift, we decided to both go out everyday - he ride the scooter and I will follow him walking.


Some small things that give me pleasure include:

• Do nothing
• go to bed by midnight
• watch a comedy show
• take a walk in my neighborhood
• quilt
• say a prayer of thanksgiving

Round Four - Stress

Stress...oohhh that word. Yes stress levels are high during this time in my life. With 2 weeks away from 2 class project deadlines and family events booking every possible "free" moment I would have well there is certainly a reason to be stressed.

So what did I do? Checked out various books on stress. I'm learning to meditate two times per day. (Activity #1)

For activity #2 I've downloaded some of my classical music on CDs into my ipod and listening to it as I work at the computer.

So far so well!