Life is all about scheduling these days; what comes first, what can be done later; in the order of priorities; in the order of time frames and time taken; and in the order of what can be efficiently outsourced (read: help).
But it hasn't all been busy without a moment of down-time. Since last week I have been trying to sneak in a half hour of relax time or power nap in the afternoons. And i might add, it hasn't been without some level of guilt either. But I have to say, a world of difference in attitude and outlook can be achieved with even a half hour of sleep or rest; even in acute sleep deprivation. On days when I couldn't get rest at all, evenings used to find me .. lets just say not-happy. But even a short power nap feels much better.
On the other hand last 2 days now, I've been trying to go for 30 minute walks in the evening. And that helps too. I went for my first outdoor walk in last 8 weeks yesterday. It was a bit chilly, the wind nippy and it reminded me of all the times I used to go for my runs in sub-zero temperature, by rainfall, sleet or snow.
Finally it feels that my legs and body is not rusting away. Plus some physical activity helps with the pesky, persistent leg aches I'd been having. My legs are funny that way: they ache when they do not get a workout. All in all a little outside air does wonders at multiple levels.
But with life as busy as it is, my schedule barely allows for a 30 minute window on good days. I have to make a choice: it's either a power nap or a walk. Not to mention there are days when neither is feasible. Now if only I could somehow squeeze in both and schedule them both in the same 30 minute window.
Sleep-walking?
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