Well, let's see - I play Wii golf or tennis most afternoons. It keeps me fit, gives me some giggles, takes my mind off other things, and I'm still in the house and can click the pause button mid-swing if I'm needed.
no1mum, you might think about getting wii for yoga, or any other yoga videos or dvd's that are available, many quite inexpensively. It sure saves having to drive somewhere and eliminates the need to be away from home.
I also come in here (and a few other message boards, and very VERY rarely these days - a Paltalk chat room) late at night when my caree is tucked up in bed, because not too many of my friends enjoy being phoned at 11pm. (Can't imagine why, lol)
I go for long walks when I can get away. I also have a huge selection of uplifting movies and mini-series - but ONLY uplifting ones, I make sure I don't have any downers! And I have a big selection of books on tape (well on cd actually) - it's so nice to have someone read to you, especially when you're snuggled up in bed with the light out and earphones plugged in.
I play with my 2 wonderful cats, who always understand me and never judge me.
I listen to music, especially when I'm doing housework. Washing windows and cleaning bathtubs is so much easier when you can bop along to the Beatles, or Abba, or The Village People. (lol yes, I am an old baby boomer!)
And VERY importantly, I make sure I have something to look forward to. It doesn't have to be a biggie - like a cruise around the South Pacific (IF only!). It might be an afternoon I have arranged sitters so I can go browse in a second hand bookshop, or a friend visiting soon.
It is ESSENTIAL to find ways to relax EVERY day - we can get burned out so easily and then we're hardly going to be much good to ourselves OR our carees.