EnJOYing the things you do.

My few days rest have really taken me back to basics. I had time to myself and decided to do the things that I enjoyed. I did an RPM class on Saturday, and on Sunday I put my ipod on and walked to the gym, did a 30 minute cracking work out and walked home. I ate some wonderful clean food that I cooked for myself - just the way I like it, then spent hours each day resting, reading, and watching movies.

Having some 'me-time' got me thinking about how much I enjoy my life. Sure at times it gets a bit hectic and I do get stressed and tired (hence my self imposed rest weekend) but all in all I have it pretty good. I have gone back to an organised training schedule this past week and I simply loved my training. I have cleaned my food up to drop some bodyfat and I thoroughly enjoyed the clean tasty food I made.

I have made some trade offs to be able to enjoy my life as I do, and money is one of them. Cutting my job back to part time was a financial hit, however 6 months in I can tell you that my own business is tracking well and I get so much joy from my life that it was worth the sacrifice.

It is so easy going through life doing things that you really don't enjoy year after year and watching chronic stress build up as a result. We think there are things we have to do in life, and while some of that is true, have you ever asked yourself what would happen if you stopped?

I am not suggesting that we all drop out of the work force, but I am suggesting that you take a good look at those things that cause niggling stress every time you "have" do it, and see what would happen if you chose another way. Life is so precious, and it seems to me that so many people never get to really enjoy it when they should.

Lisa