Interesting! My doctor once told me that most of my physical discomforts/ailments (including obesity) would be greatly improved by getting more sleep. And I need to incorporate the reading for 30 min. I do see that my attention span is horrible since I spend most of my time reading short articles online. I listen to books these days, but it's not the same as sustained, focussed reading.
If sitting is the new smoking, then sleep is the new ..: Can’t think of a way to complete that analogy, except to say what your doc said— we’d all feel a lot better with sufficient shuteye. As far as attention, I think our phones have wreaked havoc. For some reason, my once robust reading habits have gone down the toilet. Despite endless recommendations from people with excellent taste, I have yet to find a riveting read during the last couple of months. So that 30 minutes of sustained reading is even a challenge for me.
Meanwhile, I guess all we can do is: Keep on truckin’.
Good advice. I live next to a large park teeming with wildlife with no human-produced distractions. There are spiritual benefits along with physical gained with regular exercise there. I swear the hawks and crows recognize me!
How could they not, Doc? I envy you your park. My old place had wooded paths right outside my door. There is nothing like that instant immersion in nature.
Interesting! My doctor once told me that most of my physical discomforts/ailments (including obesity) would be greatly improved by getting more sleep. And I need to incorporate the reading for 30 min. I do see that my attention span is horrible since I spend most of my time reading short articles online. I listen to books these days, but it's not the same as sustained, focussed reading.
If sitting is the new smoking, then sleep is the new ..: Can’t think of a way to complete that analogy, except to say what your doc said— we’d all feel a lot better with sufficient shuteye. As far as attention, I think our phones have wreaked havoc. For some reason, my once robust reading habits have gone down the toilet. Despite endless recommendations from people with excellent taste, I have yet to find a riveting read during the last couple of months. So that 30 minutes of sustained reading is even a challenge for me.
Meanwhile, I guess all we can do is: Keep on truckin’.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Sally.
Oh, this is great. I am filing away all this information and get exercising!
My walk-and-talk companion-- I would consider you launched on the journey to good health.
Good advice. I live next to a large park teeming with wildlife with no human-produced distractions. There are spiritual benefits along with physical gained with regular exercise there. I swear the hawks and crows recognize me!
How could they not, Doc? I envy you your park. My old place had wooded paths right outside my door. There is nothing like that instant immersion in nature.