When you engage in an activity there needs to be some reward in it for you if you are going to keep it up for a period of time. Here are some of the rewards for 7 months of walking 1 and half miles a day.
1. Some adrenalin you start you day with more energy if you have walked. This habituates and pretty soon you need this to work your day.
2. You can always fasten your buttons on your pants or belt. This was not happening before. I was busting my buttons on my pants on a regular basis. Thank goodness I married a woman that could help me out in this regard.
4. People say they admire my resolve. This works as a one liner for many people. I see you out walking in the morning.. yada yada yada.. This will not sustain you.
5. I have enjoyed the reading of about 6 books on my walks. You cannot do this in high traffic areas. Audible dot com has an audio book for your even in low light conditions.
6. Walking allows me to listen to all kinds of music. I have developed an unsatiable music habit.. well I had that before walking.
7. I have become a regular at my local Starbucks.. They start making my coffee and getting me a spoon before I order. The newbies are left wondering what is going on behind them as they take my order.. double short dry cap in a here cup. Some have never heard of a "here" cup. There first duty is to write it on a paper cup.. so I have to be insistent that a here cup is an actual ceramic cup..
8. It gets me up early in the morning.. Have to get up early to get the walk in before going to school. It also always me be read the local paper and write this diatribe..
9. It gets me to bed earlier at night.. The 5:15 rise is only possible with a 10:15 fall.
10. It puts a little method to my life.. an an organizational way.
Overall its been worth it.. home you can find some time to regularly do something for yourself.
Love
Pat
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