I’ve been listening to audiobooks more, at the recommendation of my physical therapist. So far, this has helped me use my arms and neck less, and motivate myself to exercise more . I’ve been downloading books from Audible and using Simply Audiobooks, which is like Netflix for Audiobooks. They ship them to me at a monthly rate, I upload them and format them for iTunes and then I send them back. I like the instant gratification from Audible, but downloading books from that site can get expensive. Simply Audiobooks is a good price in comparison, but their selection and availability isn’t that great. For example, I keep getting sent books that are halfway down my wishlist, when I really want to listen to the ones at the top. Another resource for audiobooks is at the public library, although I haven’t pursued this option yet.

Since I’ve started listening more, I’ve noticed that I don’t mind going for a walk or to the gym as much so my physical therapy has been more consistent. My pain is also reduced from reduced time spent in front of a iPad, phone, and computer and from being more active. Overall, I will keep trying to get more audiobooks into my routine in as many ways as I can.