May 20th: My first post!

As I sit over lunch on a wonderful and sunny Boulder, CO afternoon, I am reminded of how much in life I take for granted. It is so easy to stress over the "stuff" of life. The question I think I forget to ask is, "will this really matter in a year or 5 years from now?". If I can say no in any way, then it is really not worth the worry. Interestingly enough, this question can really help with the "should" we all have constantly nagging us from within. For instance, as you ponder whether working out is really worth it, you might say something like, "I really should go workout for an hour today because I said I really wanted to commit to my health and attempt that 5k walk at the end of this month". However, life happens, as it always does. So we are tempted to refrain from the workout because the laundry calls, the dishes need done, and you have to get the project completed for work by its deadline. I am sure you could really use the time for that. So, rather than begin to clamp down and feel the tension rising, ask the question. Which boils down to, what will I value more in 1 year from now, that I got the dishes done, my project perfect, or, that I paid attention to my body and did something good for my health? Whatever the answer, if your intentions are true, you will make the right decision. Committing to an exercise routine is hard, but with a better sense of purpose, and a clear way to set your priorities, you can do it!