Instant Gratification

Have you ever felt like you have more on your plate then you can handle? Saying to yourself that famous line, “Ughhhh… I have so much to do and not enough time”. Time is everything isn’t it?!?! We just never feel like we can never get enough. I find this to be the case 9 times out of 10. But I have a crazy thought for you, what if you have all the time you need? Pondering this statement you don’t know if you believe me do you? Seriously, think about it. God made this marvelous world and made time. Wouldn’t you think God would have made our days longer if he thought we would need more time then we have now. You have all the time you need for today but what you choose to do with that time is up to you.

Here is a real life example… I have been putting off grocery shopping for a few weeks now. (finally went tonight… yahoo!!!) Anyway… I kept saying I just don’t have the time to grocery shop. But in reality I was spending just as much time trying to find somewhere to eat, then it would have actually taken to go grocery shopping. So in the long run I was wasting more time and money then I should have for instant gratification.

Working out is another great example of what I’m taking about… Most of us will always say I don’t have time to work out. But in reality you really do have time to work out. Even if you just spend 17 minutes a day (doing abs on the floor, walking, or picking up those weights while watching t.v.)… you would have worked out 2 hours a week! 2 hour or more a week will make a huge difference in your lifestyle. You will find you have more energy during the day, you will feel more confident about yourself and you will less likely be stressed out about all that time you don’t have!

Lastly, one more thing we always tend to neglected is spending time in the Bible. Again something you can spend 10 minutes a day reading… (you can give up 10 minutes of tv can’t you?) will change how you grow in your relationship with the Lord. I know for myself… spending time in His word has not only been a huge blessing but really has changed the way I view my day. I started to notice little things that God wanted to show me through His word. And it has also giving me the opportunity to share Bible verses with someone that maybe really needed to hear it.

You see because of our “instant gratification attitude” we tend not to make time for the things that really matter. Making us feel defeated when we try to get by with not doing them. So are you up for a challenge? Think about something in your life that you always put off and say you don’t have enough time to do. And the rest of this week and next make time for it. If that means spending less time watching t.v. or surfing the net… do it. I guarantee you will feel better about your day, be less stressed out and feel more accomplished… try it and see what happens!

Get that Heart Pumpin

Going to the gym the last couple days feels like a got a well needed face lift. It has totally lifted my spirits about myself and I feel like I’m back into the grove of things. I’m so happy I joined that gym and it has been the best decision I’ve made so far since the move. I took a cycle class tonight… Oooohhhh, man what a work out! My friend (old roommate) Brit ended up coming to the gym to take the class with me. It was awesome to hang out with her and it felt like old times again! And can I just say every time I go there… I see another cute “new” guy. But most likely I will just window shop, I don’t want to get a rep or anything. Anyway, so here is my advice… if you feel down and lazy because you have done anything in a while get up and find a place you can take your mind of things. I promise you will feel more confident, happy and stronger then ever before. You just have to want to make the change. Lastly, below is a verse that I hold dear to my heart. Whenever I think I won’t be able to make through the struggles I’m having… I think of this verse and know that God is right beside me. He gives me the strength I need to carry on, nothing compares to that. “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” -Isaiah 40:31

Finding a Gym

Lately, I haven’t been able to run outside due to the cold weather Circle City has been having… not even my under armor spandex has kept me warm! But after a week and a half of laying around the house complaining that it was too cold to work out… I figure it was time to get up and do something about it. So I got a gym membership this past Saturday. I figure it would be nice to get out of the house for a while and have some people to be around, while I work out. A great benefit with this gym is that I get to take any classes they offer… which is pretty sweet (I’ve been wanting to try out a cycle class, so I’m pumped about that). I have been twice now to the gym and I’m loving it! The gym is really nice and was just opened two days ago. Working out at a gym I think will be good for me because I find when I watch people during my working out it keeps me distracted from the time. Which is a nice change from staring at a wall the whole time and checking to see how much longer I have to go. Plus, I’ve seen some cute guys there (hey… you never know). So I’m sure I will have some fun stories to tell from the gym coming up, so keep an eye out for them.