Its that time again. The time of year to reflect on the victories and defeats, and to re-evaluate what you want to happen in the coming 12 months. This is the time of the year to put away all the negative, reach for new heights, embrace the things you have, and move forward.
I was talking to some friends the other day about perception and change. Being the new year, this is when we all make the choice to change the bad habits in our lives. Usually these positive changes fall victim to suicide for one reason or another. If you feel that something in your life is a negative, then its up to you to make the change or accept it. Acceptance to me is quitting, and I am Not a big fan of quitters! How you perceive the change has a big impact on the success or failure of your endeavor.
Lets use our example. This year, my wife and I have decided to go Paleo. We want to do this for a number of reasons, but ultimately we want to start having a positive impact on our health for down the road. There is too much science out there that links the foods we eat to life threatening diseases and serious health problems. Side note for all those that say it costs too much to eat healthy and I don't have the time to deal with it. Lets look ahead 10-15 years. Your monthly hospital/doctor visits, medications, and shots for the rest of your life will be far more expensive than the extra dollar for a quality meal vs. junk. Not to mention the time it takes out of your life to see doctors, pharmacy's, etc. when you can go for a walk, play a game with your kids, or take an hour out of your day to work out for your own sanity and health. I'm sure you would rather spend that hour a day in the gym looking and feeling great than in a waiting room with a bunch of sick people who "don't have the time to work out". Just a new way to view the excuses you make now and the consequences you will have to deal with later :).
How you look at your situation now vs. 10 years from now will provide you a lot to think about, unless you just accept your situation and are willing to fall into that category. I digress... So rather than looking at Paleo as a negative because of the foods we can no longer eat, we need to look at the positive and see what we can, Keep in mind all these foods we eat are a direct link to diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and many others. They have made us carb addicts and we feel that we have to eat them in order to go on. The point to all is to change your perception and you will find yourself achieving the goals you set.
Successful people aren't that way because of their intelligence, but because of how they view situations. Replace "I cant" with "there is another way" and you will find yourself doing things you didn't know you could. If your view your life as too busy, no time, not enough money, too tired, etc... then that is how it will always be. Life is busy but if you want something then change your view and go get it. You will never reach your goals or full potential if all you see are the hurdles in your way. See the finish line and know that there is always a way around the hurdles.
Wish us luck in 2011 as we transition to a new life of health and prosperity. I'm sure we will be chatting more about Paleo as we learn and live it the coming months. I wish you all the same success with your goals and if I can help you attain any of them, please don't hesitate to ask. I will also keep you posted as to the progress with the gym. Looking at Mid Jan/Feb 1 as firm opening date.
Alex
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