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Post author By Laura Weers
Post date June 28, 2026
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Staying Busy Is Good For Your Overall Health

Being engaged in an activity is good for relieving stress and improving your overall state of mind. If one sits around, one tends to worry more. An active person does not have time to sit and worry about things he cannot change or control. I feel better when I am busy and active. An active person tends to live longer and stress less over little things that really do not matter in the scheme of things. Movement is good for your back and your joints, as the old saying goes, if you sit, you rust. Stay busy in the winter by sorting through things you no longer need, then donating them to a store that can resell them, helping those in your community who are less fortunate. Start a new hobby or learn something new at your local college. I like to plan out my garden in the winter months and then order the seeds I need. I love walking around our place, mowing the lawn, doing snow removal, and tending to our trees, such as watering them and keeping them trimmed.

Exercise Outdoors

It is good to shovel your snow as it gives your muscles much-needed exercise. Never shovel vigorously if you have been sitting around most of the winter, as you could have an instant heart attack. Operating a snow blower gives you some moderate exercise and gets you out of the house to breathe in the nice crisp air. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and ice skating are our fun winter activities. Ice hockey is a fun way to socialize and get out with your friends. Just walking up and down the steps in your home or outdoors can help you lose weight and help keep your joints more limber.

Socialize

Go out for coffee with a friend or eat out at a restaurant. You could meet a friend at the mall, walk around for exercise, then grab a bite to eat or maybe watch a movie. I love to go out for a drive with a friend and discover coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and small-town shopping, as I have found clothes, antiques, cooking stores, art shops, and much more.

Reading

I love to read history books, history magazines, cat magazines, books on daily devotions, and National Geographic. I do not like reading fiction. I love reading both old and modern medical books. I can then tell my Doctor what may be wrong with me in a more professional manner. I want to read about things that actually took place. I have no time for romance novels; I find reading them a total waste of time. I like to read books that enrich my mind, and I have learned something valuable to share with others. We never get too old to learn, and what you learn today could save your life or someone else’s tomorrow. Read books about a hobby or business that you may wish to start, as it pays to be informed before you leap into something that may not be right for you to pursue.

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Idle Time

Reading

I love to read history books, especially ones about World War 2. Reading is terrific in idle time, as you can delve into a good book and learn a lot of interesting historical, scientific, and other things that will add to your array of knowledge. Every day, we should strive to learn something new. Reading a good book or magazine article can be a relaxing way to end a day when you are tired.

Exercise

I love to walk and pick up sticks that I see lying in the yard, as well as anything that may have blown in, and dispose of them properly. Riding a bike is an excellent form of exercise, and it is very relaxing as the wind blows through your hair. I notice birds and other animals while I ride my bike. Walking is one of the best exercises for your heart, mental well-being, and overall health.

Sitting On Your Deck

It is fun to sit on your deck and visit with friends while enjoying refreshments or using your barbecue grill. You can also sit in the shade on your deck, read a book, or work outdoors on your computer. I love the great outdoors, and having a deck is perfect for me because I can sit up high and have a bird’s-eye view of what is happening. I saw a fox run by and a deer, and I watched the birds that came up to our bird feeders. I have witnessed blue jays, woodpeckers, house finches, goldfinches, brown thrashers, bluebirds, cardinals, red-winged blackbirds, scarlet tanagers, and the more common birds at our bird feeders.

Vacations

I love to take a vacation now and then, as you will come home with a lifetime of precious memories that no one can take away. I love learning about the history of each country and admiring its architecture. I love Switzerland and enjoy admiring its beautiful mountains. Germany, England, Amsterdam, Czechoslovakia, and Switzerland were my favorite countries to see and visit. Try the signature food dishes in each country, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the excellent taste and seasonings. If you collect something small, taking home a souvenir from each country is a fantastic way to remember the store, the country, and the good time you had finding your collectible. Take plenty of pictures while you travel, as they are fun to look back on over the years. I love Colorado, Wyoming, Illinois, Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Virginia in the USA. I have always enjoyed traveling in Canada and shopping in their stores.

Volunteer

Volunteering at something you love can be very relaxing and rewarding. I enjoy visiting with people in Assisted Living Units or Nursing Homes. You can volunteer at hospitals, food banks, community kitchens, and mission work wherever needed.

Eating Out Or Going Places With Friends

Spending a quality day with friends or going on a trip with them is very relaxing and rewarding. I love eating at small family-owned restaurants, exploring the mom-and-pop stores, and finding something good to take home. You may discover appliances, shoes, clothes, furniture, and more that you’d like to purchase. Ensure you drive a vehicle with ample cargo space to haul your find-of-the-day home.

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Exercise Keeps Your Body Going

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date January 1, 2024
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Exercise Helps Keep Your Joints Functioning Correctly

Walking is the best exercise, along with physical labor. I get a lot of exercise when I weed-whack around the trees and bushes at my place. I love to plant a garden, and gardening is an excellent form of exercise. Plus, you can eat fresh vegetables with rich nutrients that help keep your body in peak condition. If the weather is fit, you can also walk outdoors in winter. I have a treadmill with an orthopedic belt, which helps your feet and back as you walk or run away unwanted pounds. I love my electric bike as it assists you with pedaling and is a beautiful form of exercise. If you don’t use it, you lose it, as the old saying goes, which is true.

Exercising Your Mind

Get out and socialize with people often. Read books on subjects that you love. I love to read history books on the history of buildings and towns and ancient history. Games to play include crossword puzzles, word find puzzles, or just putting puzzles together. Get out an old math book from your past and see how long it takes you to solve the equation. Doing bookwork and adding up figures keeps your mind active. Read magazines, books, newspapers, and much more to keep your mind thinking about what you have read. If one stays actively involved in all areas of life, many problems will have to be solved, and decisions will have to be made quickly.

Pain And Exercise

If you have a lot of pain when exercising, take it slower and see if it helps; otherwise, consult your doctor before continuing your exercise regimen. If you cannot tolerate one kind of exercise, try a less aggressive exercise. There is plenty of good exercise that can be done while you sit in a chair. If your feet hurt when you exercise, try a different pair of shoes or put soft insoles in your shoes and see if that helps. Back pain can occur if you have done too much heavy lifting or lifted something incorrectly, or you may need a new bed if it is ten or more years old. I have gone to a chiropractor and gotten results. Consult your doctor if your back pain persists, as you may have a compressed spine or degenerated disk, such as no cartilage between the bones in the spine or your back is out of alignment.

Pain In Your Hands Or Joints

As we age, fingers are not as nimble as they used to be. Our hands may take a while to warm up, so we can sign our name to a document after being outdoors in the winter. Cold weather can make your hands look glued to the steering wheel. Wear thermal gloves that will help. Come indoors for a while and get defrosted. You can continue shoveling or moving snow with a tractor or truck after your hands have warmed back up. Wear wool socks on your feet and heavily insulated boots to keep your feet nice and toasty. Have lots of layers of clothing on.

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