A while ago, I took 2 weeks off work. I was just exhausted. It had been back-to-back-to- back – you know one of those years! During that break, I barely left my apartment. In fact, in the first few days, I only stepped out twice. I slept and hid from the world… and honestly, it was exactly what my soul needed.

But apparently, my ‘disappearance’ caused concern 😀 One afternoon, my doorbell rang loudly and insistently. My doorbell is one of those jarring ones and so, it was quite a ‘rude’ awakening! 😀

I opened the door to find two security men doing a wellness check on me. It was incredibly sweet of them, but I was okay, just tired and living my best introverted life! Are you like that? More introverted than extroverted and really loving your own company? I think, I’m a mixture of both – Love to be out and about with people but also love my own company.

Later when I discussed with one of the security men, he wondered, ‘Madam, you didn’t feel like walking around at all?’. And I’m sure there’s a lot to be said for going outside…but people! I was just exhausted! I just wanted to peace, quiet, equanimity and sleep.

It was during that time that I unlocked the magic of walking in my apartment. I scheduled it and started with a daily goal of 6000 steps. It was very tough when I started. Just the thought of having to get up from my cozy bed to do that was exhausting, but I persevered. I started and kept at it. This was in September. By January, I had moved up to 10,000 and was religious. I would like to say I met the goal every single day…I didn’t. But I met it most days and what was more important was that I became consistent with this way of life.

I would also like to say that I noticed the kilograms peel off immediately 😀 They didn’t. but I noticed (more than I saw), a little more space with this top and a little more freedom with those trousers and step by step, the foundation was laid.

It is still a problem to stick with the routine when I am out of station, but I do whatever I can.

What is one exercise/fitness hack you can incorporate into your life today and stick with it? Not one of those resolution-type things but something that really fits into your lifestyle and you can stick with it even on the days you are ‘exhausted’?