I am far from a world-class runner, but I’ve enjoyed it since I was a teenager. I played multiple sports, and running was a natural addition to my activities. However, my running and fitness activities become inconsistent for about 30 years. I would engage in exercise in fits and starts. I’m sure the story sounds familiar – school, life, family, work – it all competed for my time, and it was all important.
Finally, about 10 years ago, I finally realized that if I wanted to be as healthy as possible and enjoy the second half of my life, I needed be more consistent with exercise. I live in a warm climate that allows for outside activities year around, so getting back into running became a part of my overall plan, and especially in the past 5-6 years I have run most days.
So, I started getting serious about running and fitness because I knew from past experience that it was beneficial, and I was finally motivated to do something about it. The desire to have the best life possible can have that affect!
How does this apply to life in general? First, if you haven’t consistently paid attention to your health and fitness, consider the reasons to focus on your wellness. Be realistic about obstacles, but use your reasons for motivation to focus on possible solutions to those obstacles. Second, we are constantly faced with opportunities and decisions about how we use our time and energy, whether in our personal lives, with family, or work. When faced with this type of decision, you have to ask yourself, “Why do this?” Be aware of your motivations, be realistic about the obstacles, and make your decision.
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