It’s recovery week at both of my gyms this week, and that, theoretically, means I can sleep in. Of course, you and I know that just isn’t going to happen.

We all love a good theory.

In reality, I’m using the extra time to work on my freelance projects. Things are really starting to take off, and I want to make sure I don’t fall behind.

However, I’m trying not to work myself into the ground. And even though I’m not heading to the gym this week — here’s what I am doing:

• Building muscle
  You can’t build muscle without resting them. I don’t know how many times Andy has said that to me — probably not enough. I don’t let my body rest as often as I should, and considering how much cortisol I probably manufacture on a regular basis, I need way more.
  But I’ll take what I can get.
• Sleeping a little more
  OK, just a little. I’m aiming for an average of 7 hours. Lately I’ve been averaging 5 or 6.
• Making time for mobility
  I always feel so much better when I stretch and roll out in the morning. At the same time, I’m doing the exercises Dave and Ryan gave me. The Mobility WOD is a great source.
• Eating clean
  I eat clean 80 percent of the time, but when faced with a basket of chips or glass of wine, things go to hell. Topo Chico, please?
• Playing!
  I’ve been spending quality time with Luke and Mads, but mostly I’ve been giving hugs, talking and reading. I really want to play more — and physically, too. Running around the backyard, hula-hooping — all of that is fun stuff that I need to do anyway. Mark Sisson writes about why on his blog.

What are your recovery goals? What things do you need to add into your daily routine?