Steinbeck had it right when he said,
“The best laid plans of mice and men oft go astray.” But!!!!
That doesn't mean we should not plan. We should plan with
flexibility as an option. Here's what I mean: if you are a person
who has the best intentions of taking care of herself, yet feels like
she fails so often at it, be advised you just haven't PLANNED well.
Now, I know what Steinbeck says is true and I can bring to mind so
many times I planned to the 'T' and had things all fall
apart...BUT!!! The better the plan, the higher chance for a good
outcome.
Now, I don't mean to take all
spontaneity out of your lives. I don't mean this. Life should hold
elements of spur-of-the-momentness. There is joy here. However, if
your lack of planning is taking you through the drive-thru of
fast-food restuarants or the candy machine at work a little too
often, it is now high time to plan. Similarly, if your lack of
planning has resulted in no time to go for a walk, do some situps or
snow-shoe on a Saturday morning, you many want to rethink a few
things. Here are a few ideas for you:
Chop all veggies up when you bring them
home so that they are readily available to grab and go.
Boil a couple of eggs to take to work
for a mid-morning snack.
Make a big pot of brothy soup for quick
and easy, yet very filling, dinners.
Lay your clothing out the night before
work and spend the extra time in the morning doing situps and
pushups.
Lay your exercise clothes and shoes out
before work so when you get home you just put them on and go outside.
(This is my favorite because then I NEVER have that conversation
with myself....'should I go, is it too cold, blah blah blah') (In
fact...I don't allow that conversation to take place. If the clothes
are out...I go.)
Ladies, there is nothing wrong with a
plan. Planning is good. Planning helps us to accomplish things in
life. Don't over plan yourself into a corner, but plan a little for
yourself so you reap the benefits. There are benefits to reap! No
one can tell you what it feels like to take good care of yourself.
No one. You are the only one who can do it for yourself and you will
know after about 3 days of sticking to a good plan how wonderful it
is.
Yes, the best laid plans do sometimes
go awry. But, with no plan at all nothing is ever achieved.
Suggestion: Buy a beautiful (or MAKE)
notebook and write some plans for a better life today. Not just
eating well and exercising...but for WHATEVER dream you've ever
dreamt.
Take good care today.
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