Motivation is literally our desire to do something. When we are motivated, we feel inspired to do what may be uncomfortable or something that we would prefer not to do. Usually the thing we don’t particularly want to do, is something we know is good for us and involves a goal we want to accomplish or a lifestyle that we want to have. Staying motivated is vital to getting what we really want in life and motivation helps us to get out of a rut or over the hump. Regarding exercise, many people would choose natural motivation verses having a major life circumstance thrust upon them where they must exercise or die. What can we do to increase our chances of crossing this mental threshold to fe
YOUR THOUGHTS CHANGE YOUR DESTINY Watch your thoughts for they become your words. Watch your words for they become your actions. Watch your actions, for they become your habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. Just how powerful are your thoughts? Well according to this quote, your thoughts are the instigator of what becomes your destiny. And THAT makes your thoughts extremely powerful. I love this quote because it shows the impressive and potent the chain reaction is, and it begins with our thoughts. We speak about what we are thinking about. Then it usually takes a lot of thought and words before we take action. “It
Just how much does our sitting affect our health? I’m sure you’ve heard by now that sedentary is the “new smoking”. Ultimately, being sedentary (sitting all the time whether at work, at the computer, or on the couch), has drastic effects on your health. Compare these 10 risks of being sedentary with 10 benefits of being active: Highest risk for heart attacks. vs. Being physically active for 3+ hours / week can cut your risk of heart attack in half. Increased risk for cancer – particularly colon and breast cancer. vs. One study shows a 40% decrease in cancer mortality for active people. Cognitive decline. Increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. vs. 50% risk reduction of dementia throug
