I like hard physical labor, sweating and getting dirty and sore. It brings me back down to Earth and reconnects me to my body and gives me a boost of confidence when i am feeling helpless. Getting something done, even something as basic as taking out the trash, really helps to restore my confidence in my own efficacy. I can get stuck feeling so helpless. It also burns off any anger and nervous energy. Anger is very energizing. That's why my dad was such a hard worker: because he was angry so often. The man moved mountains around our home, busy all day long. My mom too. They were big thrifty do-it-yourselfers, stopping only just short of churning our own butter! I didn't know what a frozen dinner was until i went to university! Physical labor really restores me to a feeling of well-being and health. Exercising for no purpose other than physical fitness doesn't have the same benefits for me. I find exercise without getting anything done is dull and i never stick with it. Exercising while keeping my home ship-shape and my freezer stocked chock-full of healthy homemade meals is the way to go for me!