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Confused, Perhaps setting one small goal per week would be more manageable for you? Danielle ____________________ The DC Support Team
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Thanks for the suggestions and, yes, this doctor does seem to be someone who is actually listening and giving a thought to how he can help me (or get me helping myself) rather than just how he can get me out of his office most quickly. I don't think I've ever been so creative in my life than I am in creating excuses for myself for 'not doing'. I'm usually such an optimist, and I am very much so with other people, but for myself I seem to have a bottomless pool of reasons why I can't do what I really want to do. Structure and rewards, and perhaps putting my fingers in my ears singing "la lela lela...I'm not listening... la lela lela" when the pessimism and negativity start to badger and tempt, as combating each excuse gets exhausting :)
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Confused, There ya go! Doctors orders and 15 minutes is small manageable goal. You can always increase this time as you make progress. Some type of reward system may also help give you the incentive you need. Danielle _____________________ The DC Support Team
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You've got a great doctor... And good luck with the exercise, I'm getting back into yoga and it really can make you feel good. Maybe get something together to make it feel like a special time in your day, like a favourite jacket or t-shirt or shoes or something. Maybe a pedometer to keep track of your progress, they're not expensive if you don't have one. Don't suppose you're near an animal shelter, they can always use dog walkers and the one I spoke with requires a commitment to a minimum number of hours a week, which could keep you on track. Of course, it ended up with me not signing up (no time, irregular schedule... ), but those are a few ideas that help me get back into activities when I have trouble with it. Ava
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I finally got in to see the sleep doctor yesterday and one of his questions was about my exercise routine -- regular aerobic exercise being good for healthy sleep. My response to him was that it's on my to-do list... never seem to have the time... my schedule is irregular, so it's hard to remember... and various other excuses. He asks me, do I want to exercise regularly? Yes, I say. But I don't? No, I say. Hmmm. Do I want to take my medication? No, I say. I don't find it's helping, etc. But I take it? Yes, I say. My GP believes I need it. You'll guess what came next -- he actually wrote "15 minute walk, once a day, take with water" down on a piece of paper and handed to me. Smartass. But he does have a point...

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