People say "Life is Short!"
HEY PEOPLE! IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE!!!!!!
Using excuses to make ourselves feel better is something that we're all probably very good at. For some reason, we humans have the amazing ability to LIE to ourselves. I've never understood it, yet, in moments of weakness, I totally find that I will lie to myself and believe it.
"Why not..... You only live once!"
RIGHT - SO MAKE IT A GOOD ONE!
This is so silly - why not be destructive to yourself and people around you, you only live once. Why not be healthy and fit and feel great, you only live once. It just makes sense, yet we hear this malarkey from people time and time again.
"I deserve it - It's a reward!"
DON'T YOU DESERVE A HEALTHY BODY AND LONG FRUITFUL LIFE?!?!?
All these self-lies really don't hold up if you look at them, but it's the non-sense that people say (hey - listen, I'm not saying I have never said it!!) when they are looking for an excuse for some instant satisfaction!
I suppose I'm just writing today's blog more for myself than anyone who might read it - I need to remember when I catch myself saying this crap to add in the second parts.
"Life is short ---- so don't blow it!"
"You only live once ---- make it a good one!"
"I deserve ---- a great healthy, fun, happy life!"
Saying this stuff might feel silly, but, believe me, it works and will help fend off instant gratification temptation.
Good luck.
Stay Healthy, Move Forward!
S
