Happiness Project: July
Jul 1 2011 in Caregiving Happiness Project, Denise's Blog by Denise
In July, our action word as we begin the second year of our Caregiving Happiness Project is Walk.
I love this one because we can use it for two purposes. Walking is great exercise. It’s also a terrific coping strategy that we often overlook. When I’m overwhelmed, I try to remember to walk because, when I do, I am calm and collected when the walk ends. The movement helps to me move away from distress and replace it with “Oh, I know what to do!”
For me, I’m going to walk:
1. To a new destination twice a week.
2. When I’m feeling overwhelmed.
3. Twice a day three times a week.
I look forward to hearing how you’ll walk in July; please share in our comments section, below.
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Bette said on July 1, 2011
I would like to use the word “walk” as a coping strategy.
The day before our new word was e-mailed, I was reminded of how Denise talks about a caregiver’s need to just take a little time away…out to our car, into another room, etc.
We were having a particularly challenging afternoon, and after making sure my mother was safe, I walked out into the yard and around for a bit. It was such a help.
Then, we received our word for July! I will continue to use the word “walk”.
G-J said on July 1, 2011
I will walk with a friend on the weekend.
I will walk my son up to the park, then continue to walk around and through the park and back home on the weekdays.
I will walk out of the house and into the yard when it gets to be too much.
Trish said on July 1, 2011
I will walk 2 times/week.
I will walk with Robert at least 1 time a week. (This might be tough because he prefers to play cards when we’re together but I’m going to try!).
kristin said on July 1, 2011
I will walk to get the paper in the mornings instead of driving down (only 1/4 mile each way, but it’s really steep).
I will walk to and from my neighbor’s to visit twice a week (1.5 miles each way). This will get me out of the house and facilitate a visit I enjoy but always feel I don’t have time for.
Jill said on July 4, 2011
I will walk around the field by my house three times per week. And my husband and I will do a hike each weekend. And for those times when it gets to be too much, I’ll walk out in the yard and enjoy the garden.
Paula@Simply Sandwich said on July 20, 2011
Just found this awesome project and walking is the one thing I do on a regular basis. I start first thing in the morning and walk for about 45 minutes. It is my alone time, prayer closet and great start to the day!