With my last bub, I was booked for induction at 40+10 days, but went into labour spontaneously at 40+7. I have no idea whether I was dilated at the appointment where they booked me in, or how my cervix was, as I didn't have an internal exam. I tried all the things to get labour happening, but they didn't work. I am now of the belief that all long walks do is wear you out, which is the last thing you need when you are close to going into labour. Same for vigorous housework - it might make your house clean, which is great when you are nesting, but I don't think it really does anything as far as starting labour. Didn't work for me anyway! From someone who has been overdue twice, all I can say is try to rest as much as you can, and I know its hard, but try not to focus on the fact that things aren't happening yet. Just use the time to get ready for bubs arrival. And if you don't want to be induced, you don't have to be - it is entirely up to you, if you want to wait another day or few days past the induction date.