This Sunday, there’s a playoff football game that cuts into my usual workout time.
So today, I’m planning my alternative.
If I wait until Sunday, I’ll probably get swept up in the hype and skip it altogether.
But, if I know what’s coming, I can arrange my day in such a way where “workout” gets put into the best possible slot given the unique forecast of events.
“Winging it” on busy and exciting days isn’t a good strategy.
We have to make time for the things we know are going to make us.
…Even on—especially on—days we consider to be “special” or “out of the ordinary.”
Because as soon as we consider that to be a viable excuse…
We might suddenly see more and more “special” and “out of the ordinary” days creeping into our schedules.
Not because we’re lazy, per se, but because that’s what excuses do. Like weeds, they only ceaselessly grow once planted. So you can either choose to not plant the damn thing in the first place or you can deal with the thing as it grows and regrows and relentlessly grows time and time again despite your best efforts to kill it off.
…I know which option I’m choosing.
P.s. I’m looking to submit longer-form pieces of my writing to like-minded, like-themed blogs, magazines, and publications… Any suggestions on where might be a good fit?