We are all busy–No question. How do you juggles time with friends and family, work, and then things that need to be done at home? It is a constant battle. Some things can wait. Other things can’t wait. The key is trying to make the right decisions for the right reasons. Are we always right in our decisions? I wish! If I had truly had my way, I would have unlimited time to get all of the things done I need to get done at home, at work, and spend time with friends and family. Since we don’t have that luxury, you need to prioritize. What can wait, and what can’t? Some of the time we would love to spend more time with family and friends, but we have to make exceptions. The problem comes when we keep making exceptions, and that time never does get spent where it needs to. You also have to realize that there are certain times when you just need to be on your own and think! Let everything slow down…
But, when we do spend time with friends and family, you need to really make it count. They are the beginnings of new memories to last a lifetime. There are always adventures to seek, fun to have, and time for laughter. Be sure to laugh! There is nothing better for enjoyment than laughter. Even when it comes for us to work out and exercise, Sarah and I will do this together the majority of times! We keep pushing each other, but we can also laugh!
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And then when you throw the grandkids in, it is probably more laughter than workout!
We spend a lot of time talking on our run club days. Sunday’s kind of set the tone for the week. We will break off on certain days and just talk. We all have our life issues that come up and well, and it is always a good time to be able to vent, or bounce off ideas and see what other people would do. The biggest benefit though is just to have a support group to help each of us get through whatever life may throw at us.
Nobody is immune curveball in life. We all have struggles to work through. Sometimes it may seem like our struggles are the worst, until we hear something about someone else…perspective. It does not mean each of our struggles are major concerns for us individually, but someone, somewhere, is struggling even more. So, remember that…we all can be better and lending a listening ear as well. You never know when something comes up for each of us, especially when it may concern our health. So, take time to slow down. Take time to appreciate what you have. Just take time!! This is where I get lost taking pictures.
This is my time to relax. To slow down. To appreciate what I have. We all need an escape. Sarah loves to sew, and many times she will be downstairs sewing something…a new grandchild blanket, for instance! But we all need to figure this out for ourselves. Whatever it is for each of us, it does not matter. Just make sure it is something you enjoy, and where you can relax, and not have more stress getting done. Enjoy it and relax. Push back what can get pushed back. I get it…eventually you do have to clean the house and mow the lawn. Eventually…
And remember, there is always time for peanut M & M’s! Or whatever treat you like. Enjoy life. Sometimes we have to indulge a little. Notice I said a little. The problems come when we indulge all of time. Then it never really feels like a treat, or a reward. So slow down. Make memories. Prioritize. But most importantly…enjoy life! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of Newest Streak: # 459
