I decided to go on a run today in my neighborhood park, and I hate running! But I also have made a decision to Do Hard Things! However, when I run and listen to my podcasts, ideas start flowing in my mind. After around 1.5 miles I decided to stop running, walk, and record a video of the thoughts I had in my head.
Let Me Set the Scene…
It was raining outside today in Arlington, Texas and the temperature was around 65 degrees. I sat in my living room recliner for about 10 minutes staring out the window at the weather. After about 10 minutes, I laced up my shoes and ran out the door. I ran down the street, on the wooded trail by the playground, and through the wooded trail that runs near my house. I observed many animals, including Peacocks (we have about 50 in our neighborhood). It wasn’t raining hard, but just enough to be annoying.
That’s when my mind started racing. I stopped and began recording a video about the thoughts in my head.
We can’t change our circumstances, or the weather, or how people around us react. We don’t have control over the economy or the government, on a large scale. What we DO have control is our choices! We can choose to Do Hard Things! Here is the link to an amazing book that talks about the science of doing hard things:
Do Hard Things Every Day, Now…
I didn’t always make the decision to take the “road less traveled” (Thank you Robert Frost). I would often do the easiest, cheapest, least time-consuming things. What this got me was laziness, tiredness, and depression. I ate poorly-made fast food, watched hours-on-end of TV, and stared at my phone while lounging on the couch most afternoons. Trust me, the easier thing is just that, easier! Also, it is not in any way better for you and your health, both physical and mental.
After a mental breakdown 5 years ago I sought after help. I went to a counselor and explored many tools that would eventually allow me to rewire my brain. Scientists call this Neuroplasticity. It is the ability for our brains to create new connections and default to the things that used to be hard. The only thing we have to do is choose to do the hard thing day after day. Eventually, it becomes the norm for our bodies and minds.
I hope that you will make the choice today to Do Hard Things every day. Join me on my journey and CHOOSE to lose weight starting today!