Tag: coping

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s tip is to listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do.

I do this more and more as I age. For those of you that are under 40, take care of your body. Work hard, exercise, but be careful. I know sports or activity can cause injuries, but you want your body to work well for a long time, so beware.

Also, start yoga, tai chi, or some slower exercise that stretches and works your body.

I tweaked my back recently, which necessitated a visit to the chiropractor. An adjustment helped me feel better, but the muscles and joints were upset. The next few days I had to do a little less exercise. I went to yoga a few times, but I listened to my body, moving slower and less stressfully as I tried to get exercise without causing more injury.

It was a good reminder of how much I appreciate what my body can do and how impactful an injury can be.

I do appreciate every day that I can get up and do things on my own.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s tip is to meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat.

I have low social needs, but I do have a few. I like getting together with people periodically, and it’s one reason I love my job. I get to travel and see people in my industry all over the world.

I don’t do this enough in Denver, but I decided to give this a try recently and meet a friend. We get together for lunch sometimes, but this time I asked to get together and walk around a bit instead of a meal.

Looking forward to the time outside.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s tip is to find a fun exercise to do while waiting for tea or coffee.

The last few months I’ve been making instant coffee many mornings. I know, I know, many of you think this is not something that’s worth drinking, but I like the taste of coffee and prefer something hot. I also am usually limiting myself to 1 cup of decaf, so I don’t want to brew a pot.

While I wait for the kettle to heat up, I decided to try something different. Rather than red on my phone or play a short game, I decided to do some active stretching. The kids I coach often do these to get moving before practice or play.

While waiting, I did some leg kicks, not too high, but a walking kick as I moved across the family room. Then going back with some butt kicks, though walking for me rather than jogging. Some high knees, some stretching side to side.

Basically a slow version of what a high school volleyball player does. A couple minutes, just enough time for water to boil.

I started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to the Community Circle, which is helping me deal with the issues in the world. I’m adding my responses for each day here. All my coping tips are under this tag.

Today’s tip is to take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes.

It’s the weekend before May 2 and I’m coaching again all weekend. For the last few weekends I’ve done this, I usually find a way to work out on the first day (Friday), and then struggle Saturday and Sunday to find time. This time the schedule is slightly different, but since it’s also a smaller event, I can walk outside.

My plan is to take a break between matches, which we usually have, and get outside a bit for a short walk. Matches tend to be in the 40-60 minute range, so I think I can out outside for a few minutes.

In Vegas, it can take 10 minutes to get outside, so I didn’t really have a chance to go out during the day, but Reno is different.