With the New Year looming in the near future, I thought I’d
get a jump on a few things I’ve been procrastinating. This way, when January 1
rolls around I’ll already be in the habit of doing them.
Good habits are just as hard to
break as bad habits. Last week I started working out again. Walking is part of my daily routine. But in the past year, I’ve spent more time dusting our weight machine than actually using it. I now have two full weeks under my belt. Surprisingly, I’ve only experienced a little soreness in my abdomen. Not to worry though, the muscles are well protected by a cushy, layer of fluff. Fluff I hope to gradually shed and replace with something more bathing suit worthy. Remember I live in Florida, it is beach season here year round.
The best part of working out is being done.
Once I’ve committed to doing something new, and after I’ve and actually accomplished that task, I feel good about myself for the rest of the day. It doesn’t’ matter if I see physical improvement or not. That comes in time. It’s the satisfaction I get from putting forth the effort toward improvement that counts.
This brings me to the title of this post and the other personal
challenge I’m tackling. It’s a bit embarrassing to admit considering how much
time I spend writing. Here it goes, I’m a wanderer. My fingers are not at home
on the home keys. Yup, my fingers knock around the key board like a tap dancing
spider. For the sake of speed and accuracy, I’ve been practicing my typing
skills. And I like salad. I also like
alfalfa, Alaska, dad, flask, as and any other word that can be made while being
loyal to the home keys. It’s amazing how much I’ve improved in only 20 minutes
a day. There are so many fun, free games to choose from online that practice has
become an entertaining mid-day break from routine work.
Take one small step toward your
goal every day. Consistency is your friend.
It’s my hope that this inspires you to try something new or to
revisit something you’ve been putting off. Why not? You have nothing to lose,
except maybe some fluff.
Go for it!
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