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Take the stairs

David — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:37:36 +0000

Why should you take the stairs?

Besides the obvious (or not so obvious) health benefits, there are advantages outside of physical and mental well-being to consider.

Physical Health:
- Cardiovascular Health: Climbing stairs is a form of aerobic exercise that can help improve your cardiovascular health by increasing your heart rate and improving circulation.
- Muscle Strength: Climbing stairs engages various muscles in your legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, helping to strengthen and tone them.
- Weight Management: Regularly taking the stairs can contribute to burning calories and aiding in weight management.
Convenience:
- Taking the stairs can sometimes be quicker than waiting for an elevator, especially during peak times when elevators may be crowded or slow.
Improved Mood and Mental Health:
- Exercise, such as climbing stairs, releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Physical activity has been linked to better cognitive function and may help improve concentration and productivity.
Incorporating Physical Activity Into Daily Routine:
- Taking the stairs is an easy way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle or find it challenging to make time for structured exercise.
Promoting Healthy Habits:
- Choosing the stairs over the elevator or escalator encourages a more active lifestyle and reinforces the habit of making healthy choices throughout the day.

While taking the stairs may seem like a small change, incorporating it into your daily routine can have significant long-term benefits for your health and well-being.

I pressed on

David — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:11:05 +0000

Your current state is not your permanent location.

In case you need this today,

you are not a failure
you are not a waste of space
you are loved
you are wanted
I believe in you

You’ve got this whatever it is.

Out of nowhere

David — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:01:58 +0000

An idea seemingly out of nowhere

Where do you go for inspiration? Are you constantly looking or do you sit back and wait?

Inspiration can appear when you least expect it. Inspiration can come and go, but does it really go away?

If you find yourself needing inspiration and are stuck, here are a few strategies that might allow inspiration to enter your view:

Change your view. Get outside, go for a walk or move out of your office cubicle.
Don’t be afraid of fear. Ask yourself, “What would I do if fear wasn’t present?”
Surround yourself with inspiring people.

Realize you may be in a season where inspiration is lacking. It’s okay. Eliminate the pressure we often put on ourselves to constantly be inspired. Sometimes it just needs to happen naturally.

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Normal is no longer normal

David — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:14:41 +0000

Do you blow up over something out of the norm?

Have you noticed that people around you seem to be on edge more than in the past? You’re not alone and recent research may suggest why.

According to a research study out of Boston College, among U.S. adults aged 18-29, the impact on mental health was even more severe. Rates of anxiety and depression increased to 65 percent and 61 percent, respectively, of the respondents in that age group, according to the report.

Unfortunately, this is something that will take time to correct. That doesn’t mean that we sweep the problems under the rug or hide them in a closet. Depression and anxiety look ugly and we don’t want everyone to see our version of ugly. While we don’t need to parade them around as a badge of honor, we don’t want to ignore the permanent damage anxiety and depression can cause if left untreated.

Here is a prayer for you today and any day where you think you can’t take it anymore.

Dear Lord, I thank you that I can come to You always for any reason. I’m grateful that when I pray to You, You answer me. Help me to come to You at the beginning of my fears and anxieties instead of waiting until I can’t stand them anymore. The quicker I come to You the better. You want to free me from ALL my fears. Help me look to You for help more often so that I can reflect Your joy. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Life moves on

David — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:54:05 +0000

Literally. Live moves. Death follows but thankfully more life is created than death destroys.

But for me, I’ve moved to Florida to take on a new job as dorm supervisor at a Christian college near Tampa. But don’t let the name fool you. While we hold daily chapel services, offer Bible degrees and take yearly visits to the Holy Lands, we still have our problems facing all of us: alcohol abuse, pornography, dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, etc.; things you would see in about every single institution of higher learning.

No one is immune.
No family is immune.
No school is immune.

The cure is Jesus.

Monday’s Motivation – February 15, 2021

David — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:22 +0000

Welcome to Motivation Monday #3.

Do you ever feel like you are working in a vacuum? Nobody can see what you’re doing and they definitely can’t hear you. So how do you continue working toward your goals?

“You have to find your own applause.” jeff noel

That’s right. “Smith, party of one” standing in front of a mirror applauding your successes however minor might be the way you keep going.

You also don’t need to wait until you’ve achieved your goal to celebrate milestones along the way. Are you training for a marathon? You don’t start out running 26.2 miles on the first day. So you start with a 5K goal and celebrate when you accomplish it. Then a 10K. Then a half marathon. Your first goal may even be going to buy the right shoes!

Don’t be afraid to celebrate. Be genuinely happy for your accomplishments.Tweet

Monday’s Motivation – February 8, 2021

David — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:38 +0000

Whatever it is, be good at it.

Happy Monday! Here is #2 of the Monday Motivation series.

We started this last week with a quote about motivation. This week continues on that thought with another jeff-ism.

“What are you prepared to commit to for the rest of your life?” jeff noel

Motivation to accomplish a thing requires a goal. Your intensity will vary over time toward that goal but your focus should never be distracted from the end result.

The world is full of distractions. And there are even more unfulfilled dreams that have faded into nothingness. Do you do things to remind you of your goal every day? Maybe you’re a visual learner so having a picture or a drawing that you see may be the trick for you. Audio leaners may listen to podcasts or watch videos of trusted individuals with a track record of success. Maybe you have a family member, friend or work colleague that you bounce ideas off of. Don’t lose that connection.

Become emotionally involved. This type of connection is hugely important, as this will motivate you to keep moving forward.

Monday’s Motivation – February 1, 2021

David — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:13 +0000

It’s a new month and I’m starting a new series. My intent is to brighten your Monday with some motivation.

For now, I’m going to call these jeff-isms. My good friend and prolific blogger jeff noel has a podcast along with his good friend Jody Maberry.

I don’t know if jeff is the author of any of these sayings and he would be the first to steer you in the right direction of their origin.

With this new series, today’s thoughts for Motivation Monday center around . . . well, motivation.

“Nobody is in charge of your motivation. Do it for someone else. Find 1,000,000 ways to stay motivated.” jeff noel

Motivation can come from someone else, but it is almost always short lived, like a spark with no kindling. Have you ever lit a fire from a spark? Boy Scouts know how to do that and like most boys, it’s really cool to watch. But if you blow too hard, or don’t have the right kind of kindling, what happens? Nothing. If you rush the process you’ll probably sabotage your own efforts.

It’s a series of small accomplishments that are the sparks that fuel the fire of reaching our goals. So don’t give up on your dreams. Remember why you started them in the first place.Tweet

But if you will, hear me

David — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:05:59 +0000

Are my ears big enough?

We often ask our listener to pay attention as if we have some profound wisdom to share. And we very well might have THE answer being sought.

Much of 2020 was filled with noise. The constant regurgitation of topics that have been around longer than you or I have existed on this planet permeated the headlines daily. Books will be written, history will receive an asterisk beside last year.

How do we reduce the noise? What are we trying to say? Is it our message that is difficult to hear or are we speaking to the wrong audience?

Make every effort to reduce the noise around you so that your true message can be heard. Close your eyes and listen.

#lovefirstlovemostTweet

Everyone is your customer

David — Mon, 11 May 2020 00:30:22 +0000

Hopefully you are sitting down as you read this. We have a Disney trip scheduled for next month. I know, shocker.

We are only 37 days away from the start of our trip and with the current crisis and no firm opening date, I used the online chat feature to contact a Disney Cast Member and get the news straight from them.

I got my answer . . . I was pretty sure what it was going to be. And then it occurred to me that I wasn’t chatting with a computer bot. It was a real person on the other end of the screen.

I turned the tables on her and instead of asking questions that satisfied my personal agenda, I asked how she was doing. We sometimes forget the workload that has been placed on others right now. It’s been almost 60 days since Disney has had to shut down their theme parks. I can’t imagine the stress remaining cast members are under dealing with guests from all around the world who’s travel plans have been affected. Having to answer the same question a dozen times (or more) a day can be demanding.

You can see her response in the picture above.

Treat everyone as though they were your customer. Be nice. Be kind. Treat others as you want to be treated.Tweet