I've been considering Yoga as my form of exercise for sometime now. Years ago, my mom enrolled me to a lifetime membership at Gold's gym, I religiously used it at first. But due to a knee accident, I haven't been going to Galleria.

Mama have been into Tai-Chi for years now and she liked it a lot. I used to tell her that I would love to do boxing or at least Capoiera when I had time off from work.

But as I am going through medication for my knee, I have to seek the advice of my doctor if Yoga is good for me. I'll still have to do a research on this . I wish my exercise were as simple as running and climbing trees. That way Yoga would have to be overrated.

how I de-stress

I don't like Mondays, just like any normal working person would. But I've been trying to focus on the obvious - that work needs to get done right away. I should be thankful that my mind is put to good use.

I believe that the way we handle stress is on a to-each-his-own principle. Mine is simple. Maybe because I have been in a supervisory position and I deal with people and their problems everyday, at the end of the day, everything but work is a welcome relief. Here's how I keep things in perspective and in check:

• Although I listen to people, specially J, their problems are their own lookout. I crumple their little squabbles and angst then throw it out the window just like a piece of paper
• What needs to be done today is different from tomorrow's activities
• Clear clutter
• Sleep it off
• Reward self with a sweet
• Spa!

It really depends on a person on how he/she de-stress, but this is my own. And I love it.