Round 10 - Vacation + Wellness

I did vacation in the most beautiful island in the Caribbean - Puerto Rico!!!! Surrounded by beaches and a pool so why exercise? Well, while touring the different sights I did walk, walk, and walk. I visited a few museums, beaches (walked along the stretch of the beaches I visited.

The article appropriate to my vacation experience is entitled, "Exercise for different vacations."

Round 9 - Exercise at Work

At circ we are always exercising as we go about our daily tasks. I requested the Torkelson book entitled, "Get fit while you sit" since I always look for the opportunity to sit when I get a chance.

Also, will take a walk during my afternoon break. It does energize me for the rest of the afternoon.

Round 8 - Exercise, Exercise...

For this round I have chosen to walk at least 20 minutes 3x a week around my neighborhood. I seek to really look at the sky and trees and houses as I walk. Take in the fresh air and the quietness of the area.

For ideas and articles I peruse favorite magazines like "Body and Soul" "Real Simple" and the Sparkpeople website.

Round 7 -Stress Free Zones

Some of my stress free zones are:


My 3-person swing in my backyard.

Looking out my bedroom window.

Spending time with my sons.

Round 6 - Stress Therapy

Some of the therapies I tried include:

Art - coloring with crayons

Receiving an inspirational quote every morning - called "Today's inspiration" for instance one quote by Aristotle, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit."

Playing games using my DS more often.

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!