Every day is exciting! You’re alive!
Move fast and make the most of it.
Every day is exciting! You’re alive!
Move fast and make the most of it.
That’s all you’ve got to do.
All day. Every day.
The fact you’re alive is such an incredible thing. Why wouldn’t you simply smile and enjoy?
Smiles are contagious. They are low pressure fun. They can be friendly without being sexual.
Smiles cheer people up and can lift a persons mood.
Smiles also feel great on our own face. Practice smiling more. Use those facial muscles. Build their muscle memory. Be grateful and smile.
People calm down with hugs. They often feel more loved too.
Hugs are free to give to people too.
So maybe make it part of your 2026 plan to give out more hugs than last year.
Going places gets your body moving and mind working. These two concepts help you fight off all kinds of disease and unhelpful conditions.
It’s also fun (usually). You get to see new sights, try new activities, and experience new ways.
Make sure to have plenty!
Learn to say no and be comfortable doing so. Whether you are dealing with friends, family, coworkers or others, develop the skill of saying no.
Protect your time, your money and your headspace.
It is a lot easier to stay in shape, small efforts every day, then to get back in shape, with significant physical and mental efforts for a consistent and prolonged period of time.
Create the habit of winning every day. Be mindful of your food, drink and exercise / activity.
It’s the best way to stay confident and pleased with, or proud of, your shape.
How does your story end?
If you could play a video of the summary of your last five years on Earth, would you watch it? What if it only showed how you died? Would you like to know?
How would that change your perspective? Might your life be different after seeing it?
Might you be able to guess how it might go given your current demeanour, fitness, activity and consumption? Could you give it a pretty good guess? Might you consider, or decide, to change a few things pronto?!
It might be a great idea.
Smile. Chin up. Be positive. Do your best.
Keep shining.