It’s important to get away from the computer and re-vitalize your creativity.  GET OUTDOORS! My outlet is tennis, and I’ve been involved in tennis since I was 12.  It can be fast, challenging, and social; I love it. On all the forms of exercise to me, nothing gets me off the couch faster. Plus, it’s a game I can play until I’m in my 80s (and beyond – There was a guy at one of the clubs that was 92!).

Living in Charlotte, I can…almost…play all year.  Some days are SO HOT that they are just unplayable, however, Charlotte has alternatives – http://charlotteindoor.net/index.html Man, I played one day for 4 hours in July; it was so hot that I weighed myself before and after tennis.  I lost 5 lbs. of water weight!  Now, that’s sweatin’!

I’ve also found it’s a great way to interact with clients.  In passing I found out one of my clients – David Hains (www.TVDave.com), a local corporate video producer – plays tennis.  It was great to talk about something other than business, invoices, deadlines, etc.  

Right now, I’m a regular at Russell Tennis Center (Sardis Lane and Providence), and MatchMaker Tennis.  If you’re familiar with USTA rating system, I’m a 3.5 player.

So, get your eyes off the computer and on the ball!  If you don’t play, START.  You won’t regret it.