I've been having my usual hard time getting back to the daily routine (rut?) after a vacation. My interest in working is very low so I'm not being very productive and therefore I don't feel like I have time to do anything else. That starts a downward spiral where I just sit at my desk and try to work but don't, but I don't get anything else down either. My body starts to ache and my mood turns foul. I know the solution but simply don't do it. Finally, on Sunday I dragged my butt back out on the trails with Maya and TJ. It was a cool day and TJ was full of energy so we did a full five miles.
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| Maya meets turtle |
After about the second mile, my body loosened up, and then my mind and mood cleared up. I started work on Monday with a much improved attitude, but my motivation fell off sharply after noon. Later in the day I went out with Maya and Theo and we got in six miles. Hopefully that will be enough to hold me for a couple days because Tuesday's forecast is for rain.
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| TJ checked out the turtle too, but we left him alone, unharmed. |
The dogs were very happy to be out walking again and their enthusiasm rubs off on me.
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| TJ was very happy to be out hiking again. |
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| Theo and Maya. We spotted several deer today. |
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| Monday, 6 miles, Maya and Theo |
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| Sunday, 5 miles, Maya and TJ |
I've been having my usual hard time getting back to the daily routine (rut?) after a vacation. My interest in working is very low so I'm not being very productive and therefore I don't feel like I have time to do anything else. That starts a downward spiral where I just sit at my desk and try to work but don't, but I don't get anything else down either. My body starts to ache and my mood turns foul. I know the solution but simply don't do it. Finally, on Sunday I dragged my butt back out on the trails with Maya and TJ. It was a cool day and TJ was full of energy so we did a full five miles.
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Exercise usually clears my mind and get's me motivated. I also find that matching a task to my energy is the most productive. For instance, when I'm feeling creative and energetic, that is when I get the most work done. If I'm tired or lacking enthusiasm in the afternoon, I'll work on mundane tasks that I wouldn't have the patience to do earlier in the day. Walking the dogs is always a good for the soul, either way.
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