Friday, September 21, 2012

Shaking it off from the Day


It seems that ‘stress’ is the name of the game. And the dishers are out there dishing extra lately.
When I’m stressed, I do two things 1) drink tea and 2) walk my dogs.

  • I have a little tea ritual that I do that makes my experience a calm moment. There’s the cup, the tea, and the ceremony which includes a survey of the color of the tea for just the right flavorful intensity. Anyone who knows me knows: I love my tea.
  • My dogs get the credit for my exercise program. I highly recommend getting a dog if you want to add walking to your daily activities. Every day they have those moments when they can tell that I need to get away. Whether we walk a long way or a short distance is usually determined by how tense I am at the beginning and how quickly I release the tension.

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5 comments:

loverofwords said...

It's hard not to absorb other's negativity. But, you sound like a good listener and it helps the other person. Plus you have figured out how to keep yourself sane.

Kate OMara said...

Some days, it's more work than others, but I am hopeful & do what I can.

Unknown said...

there are some days when I need more tea than coffee ;)

Unknown said...

Great Blog and I agree about dogs they are great for walking mandatory LOL companions... They keep you moving....

Unknown said...

Tea and walking with my dog works for me, too!