I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately. And I've come to the conclusion that life is a series of choices. Choices that we make every day; choices that are forced upon us and some that we make to change our lives. I have learned many times over that you can change your life to be what you need. Yes, many choices are scary and feel impossible. But trust me, you can do it.
After my divorce, I made a promise to myself to not stay in unhappy situations for very long - not ever again. I'm not talking about the little, daily skirmishes of life - like burnt toast or an argument with a co-worker or getting stuck in traffic. I'm talking about the big stuff - where you live, how you live, whom you partner with, where you work, what you do for a living, etc; and of course, your health and well-being. Sometimes you have to be in a situation that is not ideal for a while, until you can change it. But in the end, it is up to you to make the choice to change it. We control our own lives. If you're unhappy, fix it. There is always a way. It may be difficult. It may have to be done in stages. It may only require small changes. Or you might leap all at once and see what happens! That's the great thing about choices. If you don't like where you land, choose to change.
This, of course, also applies to our health and our body image. There is no magic pill or diet or plan to change your body - whether it's taking weight off, putting weight on, or just tightening and toning. Just as in the rest of our life, it is a choice. Choose today to start making smarter, healthier lifestyle choices. Choose whole, real food. Choose to actually cook it yourself. Choose to invest in your health by eating well and exercising. Choose to be happy and positive that even though you might not look the way you want, you are starting to make good choices for yourself.
Sometimes and often, we forget that life is our choice. We forget that we can change things - that we HAVE A CHOICE! It's your life to live. Choose to live it well and fully. Choose to explore things that may be out of your comfort zone. Sometimes my choices leave me breathless with trepidation and wonder and excitement and that feeling of leaping into the unknown. Sometimes my choices turn out to be mistakes. But I can learn from those too. We have to remember that at least we are making the choices. We aren't living half asleep in the drudgery of routine and complacency. We are leaping and growing and trying and striving and experiencing life.
So here's to you, choice-maker! Go for it! Take the risk. I'll be right there beside you, cheering you on! We're in this life together!
Smiles & hugs,
Jules
After my divorce, I made a promise to myself to not stay in unhappy situations for very long - not ever again. I'm not talking about the little, daily skirmishes of life - like burnt toast or an argument with a co-worker or getting stuck in traffic. I'm talking about the big stuff - where you live, how you live, whom you partner with, where you work, what you do for a living, etc; and of course, your health and well-being. Sometimes you have to be in a situation that is not ideal for a while, until you can change it. But in the end, it is up to you to make the choice to change it. We control our own lives. If you're unhappy, fix it. There is always a way. It may be difficult. It may have to be done in stages. It may only require small changes. Or you might leap all at once and see what happens! That's the great thing about choices. If you don't like where you land, choose to change.
This, of course, also applies to our health and our body image. There is no magic pill or diet or plan to change your body - whether it's taking weight off, putting weight on, or just tightening and toning. Just as in the rest of our life, it is a choice. Choose today to start making smarter, healthier lifestyle choices. Choose whole, real food. Choose to actually cook it yourself. Choose to invest in your health by eating well and exercising. Choose to be happy and positive that even though you might not look the way you want, you are starting to make good choices for yourself.
Sometimes and often, we forget that life is our choice. We forget that we can change things - that we HAVE A CHOICE! It's your life to live. Choose to live it well and fully. Choose to explore things that may be out of your comfort zone. Sometimes my choices leave me breathless with trepidation and wonder and excitement and that feeling of leaping into the unknown. Sometimes my choices turn out to be mistakes. But I can learn from those too. We have to remember that at least we are making the choices. We aren't living half asleep in the drudgery of routine and complacency. We are leaping and growing and trying and striving and experiencing life.
So here's to you, choice-maker! Go for it! Take the risk. I'll be right there beside you, cheering you on! We're in this life together!
Smiles & hugs,
Jules
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