I have been struggling with a nasty cold this week. It started late Tuesday night with a little stuffy nose, and blew up on Wednesday and Thursday to full on can't breathe or swallow without feeling like I was drowning. I actually put myself to bed at 5 pm on Wednesday and didn't get up until Friday morning at 6 am. A full 37 hours in bed. Although I felt significantly better on Friday, and was able to get through my day at work, I bailed on my weekend plans to help my dad and spend some time at my Camp. This is completely unheard of in my world.
I am always on the go. I rarely take a weekend off to hang around. There is always something to do. I feel like I am wasting precious time if I just hang out and chill on the couch. I don't like to sit still and when I have any sort of free time, I schedule it with something. I am not a work-a-holic by any means. I totally enjoy my play time. Probably more than most 50 year old's should. Unfortunately. not taking down time eventually catches up with you.
Rest and recovery is just as important as work and play when it comes to a healthy life. Taking the time regularly to do nothing, to stop running all over and just allowing yourself to chill will help you to stave off muscular aches and general malaise. It helps to rejuvenate your resolve to be successful and be able to still play like a kid.
I was able to clean off my kitchen table, do my dishes and bag up old magazines. I'm now exhausted and my cough is back. Seems some rest is still needed to get me back to level playing ground. Perhaps more regularly scheduled rest time would have allowed me to avoid this nasty cold and the required and forced quiet time.
I am anxious to get onto my list of things to do. I feel bad that I missed a visit with my dad and some play time at Camp, but until I feel better, rest has to be at the top of the list. When I do feel better, I think maybe it needs to be scheduled into the list on a regular basis. I mean, this munchkin makes it look easy. Maybe we can all take a cue from her and embrace the relaxation on occasion.
