Discussion Thread
What is your Word of the Year? Are you noticeably less active but not comfortable going back to the gym and the weather outside isn't cooperating for exercising outside? Are you surprised to find you were inducted (unwillingly) into the Quarantine-15 Club
? Don't give up...fight back instead. It isn't too early to start a new year revolution! Need motivation? Read this article (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/solutions/2020/09/17/exercise-diet-…). Rather then set a resolution that 88% of the time doesn't get filled (too vague, no clearly stated or achievable goals/plan in place), join me in choosing one word that will guide your actions throughout the upcoming year. Each time you are faced with a choice, invoke your word and evaluate your decisions in the context of the word until it becomes a habit. Your word can be a noun, verb, adjective or adverb. Here are some suggestions: courage, adapt, persevere, change, joy, consistent, commit, develop, dare, risk, self, believe, etc.
The word I chose is Balance. I find I am spending too much time working and not enough enjoying, relaxing, and doing the things I like. Because I am working remotely, it is so easy to jump back on the computer in the evening or answer emails/calls on my cell phone over the weekend. After dinner, I tend to sit on the couch eating dessert and watching TV until I go to bed. I want to balance my time better to incorporate exercise in more often. I walk a lot during the day thanks to my Dalmatian grandpuppy, but I want to get back on my indoor back 3x a week. Rather than eating dessert every night, I am going to balance it by eating a Greek yogurt in a flavor I like. My menus will be balanced as well: salads for four meals per week instead of high caloric dishes with cream sauces. The key is to balance so I don't feel deprived. Like a see-saw, I will go gradually so I see progress over time.
I am choosing Consisten this year. I am going to be consistent on scheduling time for family, work, exercise, and daily routines that have gone awry this past year.
That is a great word, Sarah. Like the tortoise, slow and steady wins the race. It is such a great practice to actually schedule these times in your calendar. That way they have a better chance of happening.
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