What Are You Doing to Keep Your Spirits Up?
Covid19 has kept all of us in our homes. I know it had caused some of us to lose our minds! What are you doing to keep your spirits up?
I have not been as isolated as I would have liked. I am a church secretary so I had to go into church as usual, but I do only work part time. I was a care giver for my parents but my father passed away in July of 2020. I still care for my mother and together we have started quilting more. That seems to ease any stress and is very relaxing for both of us.
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I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your Mom.
I love how you both are taking up quilting, what a wonderfully relaxing way to spend time together.
Many hugs, Doreen (Team Member)
Walking poles. I am all over walking with my cool poles. I love them.
rick - moderatorI recently got some walking poles. Trying to get used to using them.
it takes getting used to the rhythm. This might help or not.
I used this video to learn the rhythm of how to use the poles. I hope it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVhOvlT6O8
For about 2 weeks I had to repeat right hand / left foot, left hand / right foot.
Once I learned the rhythm I was doing well with that self talking as I walked.
rick
I have found music to be my most uplifting tool. Either the radio with funny DJ's or something soothing with my headphones. On really bad days, that I'm laid up, I put on a comedy or watch various comedians on DryBar comedy Channel. Maybe even some AFV if I need a really good laugh. Sometimes having someone to talk to on the phone can help too, as it passes the time and takes my mind off the pain. Ooo rollerblading. Jealous! I hope you get to! Ice skating and rollerblading were my favorite forms of exercise. I'd skate till my legs couldn't support me anymore! 😂
I miss roller skating. Used to be my favorite teen activity and I'd enjoy days out with my kids. Weak ankles wouldn't allow me to ice skate, but I enjoyed watching my daughter who was a natural on the ice.
