Do you get up and go for a walk?

Hong Kong
March 7, 2009 10:58pm CST
Sometimes when I am on the computer for too long, and I will get up, go downstairs and walk around to clear my mind or just to take a bit of rest. When I go for walks like this, I don't usually have a purpose! I just walk here and there for around 15-20 minutes, then I get back up and work again. So what about you? Or what do you do to relax yourself when you think that you are on the computer for too long?
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@spoiled311 (5500)
• Philippines
8 Mar 09
hi wondericequeen ! well i do not exactly remember to take a break unless i am sooo tired already. but well, i have to go to the bathroom from time to time, so i guess that is already my break. or sometimes, i get hungry and need to get food outside, so i would go out of my room and eat. then go back to work again. my working hours are already pretty erratic at this time because of my pregnancy. so i rest when i need to and just go back. i think i rest more than i work. hehe take care and God bless you! happy mylotting!
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• United States
8 Mar 09
When I'm home I take breaks from cleaning and household chores by coming on here and doing a few mylot discussions. I will put cloths on to wash and come back to mylot. Sweep and mop the floors and do a few more mylots . My time at mylot is my breaks . It's where I take a break from what I'm doing .
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
8 Mar 09
I like to go for frequent walks, but not while at the computer. Usually then I pop up to do bits of housework instead. I love being at the computer and really could if other circumstances allowed just live there, probably, so going away from it is not so much for a rest as because I have to do other things.
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@zweeb82 (5652)
• Malaysia
9 Mar 09
I'll roll around & laze on the bed for a while? HahahaIf I'm really too tired then I'll just take a nap, haha
@Vladilyich1 (1454)
• Canada
10 Mar 09
I do this constantly! I will work for 30-40 minutes and then wander around for 5 minutes. Sometimes it's only to stretch my muscles and sometimes it's to think over a problem or what I want to say. A planned distraction is a very good thing for you to keep you mentally alert.
@pengbubu (1011)
• China
8 Mar 09
Oh, you are right. We should have a rest for every 2 or 4 hours.
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• China
8 Mar 09
Yeah,i always feel so tired after using computer for a long time,then i will leave the screen and stand up for some relaxation.maybe wash my face with cold water,thus makes me fresh again.
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@naka75 (795)
• Singapore
9 Mar 09
Same like you, I would take a break after 2-3 hours on the computer. I turned off the computer, take a walk, drink a beverage or listen to music. That will clear my mental block and relax my mind. I'm able to return back more refreshing and alert.
@mymytri (2030)
• India
8 Mar 09
No.i don't go out for a walk.I will go to balcony stand there for a while or sit on the sofa,chair for some time or do the pending work .That's it.YOur idea also looking good.I will try that too.Happy mylotting
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
8 Mar 09
Hello,Queen! I never go for a walk in the morning as I am a late riser.Instead I do some garden works in the morning and go for walking in the evening.Gardening is also a good exercise unlike brisk walking.thanx.
@sameroad (3178)
• United States
9 Mar 09
I get up and go for a 40 minute walk every morning and then again a few more times through out the day. me and my dog go out... i always have to get up from the computer and do something after a little bit.. i feel lazy and fat if i all i do is sit on the computer all day.. it's not healthy and it'll make you feel unhealthy
@mkchaves (530)
• Canada
9 Mar 09
Hi... After an 8 hour shift, I walk when I go home. Helps me relax and think of what I did, or what I'll do when i get home. Its very relaxing for me to just think about things. I usually walk 5 minutes to 10 from the Hospital to our House. :)
• Philippines
9 Mar 09
Good day.. Yes., A little walk everyday is good and relaxing. We don't necessarily have to go somewhere just to walk but we can take a walk in our neighborhood and enjoy the day. I mean it's healthy and really will do good. I also take a walk everyday just to soothe my mind.
@TnWoman (1895)
• United States
9 Mar 09
hello wondericequeen sometimes when that i am on the computer for too long of a period of time like that, i will pass out in my computer chair. lol no, i have never done that before. but yeah, lol, i will get up and find something else to do for awhile, whatever that i need to get done around the house, cook or whatever. if i feel like laying down for awhile, i will either go lay across the couch or go lay across my bed for awhile to relax. sometimes i will go for a walk, and sometimes i will do something like bath the dog. lol but i really never think that i spend too much time being logged onto the internet each day. i enjoy all of the time that i get to spend online everyday. don't spend too much of your time online! take care and have a beautiful afternoon.
@gxyywhyzy (450)
• China
9 Mar 09
If stay in front of the computer too long, i will have my headache,and my eyes,others in my body.so i realise that it's so necessary to relax for a while,that i working efficiently.