One of my goals this summer is to exercise five days a week. Nothing terribly strenuous, but enough to burn some calories and get my body stronger. One morning, I woke up groggy, weary and unmotivated. My body ached from the day before and I could have easily skipped my stationary bike ride. I could have pushed it off and done it later in the day when I felt better. But I promised myself I wouldn’t allow excuses. I had to make it a priority. So, I made time and rode my bike.
I sat in my chair later that day, feet propped up, mind and body relaxed. I had options. I could read a book, play a game on my phone, edit some writing or take a nap. Any of them would have been welcomed at that moment, but none of them were planned; I had unaccounted time and could choose how to fill it.