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LIVE LIFE AT ITS BEST ANOTHER RESOLUTION: BY STEVEN NEW TON
Can you believe it? The final month of 2019 is almost gone. How did you fair with this year’sresolutions?Perhapsyouvowed tostart eating to live instead of living to eat. Maybe you promised yourself you would spend more time in the gym, get better grades, or devote more time to your spiritual walk. Whatever the case, by this time each year, most of us find our lives very much unchanged from the previous one. Yes, we were able to spend a few good weeks teasing ourselves, believing that “this is the year!” But since every PT knows it takes about 21 days to form a habit, you most likely observed the crowded fitness centers of early January fade quickly into morgues. Not to be a scrooge, but as the years have gone by, I have become somewhat cynical about the whole resolution process. I have seen dieters give up on their dream after splurging on just one meal. I have seen the glow in a student’s eye burn out after they failed to do as well as they had hoped on just one examination. And I have seen a married couple, committed to spend more quality time together toget“reacquainted,”acceptastatus
quo relationship because of a single failed attempt. Sure, some will follow through with their resolutions and experience the esteem that accompanies success. But by far, most of us will look upon our resolutions as nothing more than ritualistic, further distancing ourselves from our goals and ultimately accepting them as unrealistic. It’s my belief that the only impractical part about “resolution setting” is believing that we can instantlychange theyearsofhabitwehave molded in just one day —New Year’s Day! Can good health be acquired in a moment? Can strength be gained in an instant? Change is challenging regardless of desire. It requires an intent to initiate, to stumble, to listen, learn, fine-tune and then re-initiate. It’s rarely immediate! Let’saccept thepersonalagreementswehave made with a tad bit of reality this year and recognize that we are dealing with an ongoing process. Instead of placing so much emphasis on New Year’s Day, take advantage of the 366 days of 2020 (it’s a leap year!) and realize
that each one of them poses an opportunity to begin anew. Today’s success or failure does not predict tomorrow’s outcome. Let’s enjoy the excitement that surrounds the beginning of a year and see each new year’s resolution in its proper perspective — an opportunity to reaffirm the direction we wish to live as we continue along this journey called life! Is your 2020 resolution to achieve a more healthy life or improve your fitness level? Let PerformaX help you reach your goals with PMX LiveSmart®. Our trainers can help you improve your mobility and strength, as well as get you in the best shape of your life. See inside this newsletter for more details on the services we offer, such as Fitness Training, FlexMobility®,andTrackmanGolfSimulation. Start making movements toward success today: call us at (818) 953-4444 and tell us about your New Year’s Resolutions. We want to help!
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