Well it is Wednesday and I started my day with Jazzercise class. I just love starting my day this way. I try to do this at least 2-3 times a week.
Today, while I was in the room adjacent to the workout room, I could hear the instructor calling the class to order and sharing a few announcements. As she concluded she said, "I just want to let you all know I just found out I am pregnant and I may modify a few of the exercises for me as I progress." Of course all the women were congratulating her etc, and some asked if she would quit teaching the class. She said, "Oh, no, I will do this up to delivery if possible."
Wow, as we were working out today and I got tired or wanted to slow things up a bit, I thought, hey, she's pregnant and running circles around us, the least I can do is keep up!!
Those that know me, know I can be very competitive. Every once in a while I will say, oh I am or I can be competitive, and my friends or family will say "No kidding, I never knew." Being quite sarcastic in their tone, they know me well. So today I found myself pushing to keep up with this young pregnant woman. I'll be darn, if she can do it, my old butt should be able to keep up!
So, now each day when this girl, or I should say woman, is instructing, I have new motivation to keep up with her. If she can do, so can I! Congratulations to her and her healthy lifestyle and her wonderful news! And thanks for some new motivation in class!
Showing posts with label motivational speaker. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivational speaker. Show all posts
How can anyone be anyone be in a bad mood when listening to Christmas Music?
I don’t know about you, but now is the time of year when I am in my car that I either pop in a Christmas CD in my car stereo or tune the radio to a channel that plays non-stop Christmas music. As I was driving around the other day running some errands, I was listening to one of my favorite Christmas CDs. Several cars were slow in moving on when the light turned green and there was a couple times some drivers almost cut me off or I observed something they did that was not too smart. But I realized, as I listened to that beautiful music, there was no way I could get upset. After all, how can you flip someone the bird or honk your horn in frustration when you are listening to Josh Groban sing “ Thankful “ or Martina McBride sing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year …”. I realized it is impossible -for me it is.
So, I had a thought the other day, perhaps if we all listened to Christmas music all the time, instead of “My sweetheart broke my heart and my dog died” type stuff, and we listened to music that speaks of love, family and giving selflessly to others we would all have a much better day. What a novel thought, huh! Listen to music that puts you in a good mood, or a sentimental mood, or a mood that makes you want to do something nice for someone! I love it.
I know, I know, my sensible friends are saying, “well, you can’t do that, everyone will get sick of that stuff, etc.” But you have to agree, it is a thought that has merit. Everyone wants to dwell on what terrible things might happen, but you know me, I want to look for the bright side or the positive that may happen. I have a motivational tape that talks about your control over your mood. At one point the speaker tell everyone to stand up straight and put a big smile on your face. He says “now don’t stop smiling, but at the same time I want you to try and be angry, try and think frustrating thoughts and get upset. The speaker went on to say, “it is difficult to be angry or get upset when you place yourself in a position of being happy, being positive etc.” That is the same with listening to this type music. Instead of listening to the news (and that is always depressing) or listening to broken heart type songs, listen to something that makes you feel good.
I have a little plague I purchased years ago, although it is a Christmas item, I leave it on my buffet or bookcase year-round, the verse on the plague goes like this –
“Every time a hand reaches out to help another …. That is Christmas.
Every time someone puts anger aside and strives for understanding … that is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences and realize their love for each other …that is Christmas.
Everyday can be Christmas. Keep the spirit all year long, happy holidays. Be safe.
So, I had a thought the other day, perhaps if we all listened to Christmas music all the time, instead of “My sweetheart broke my heart and my dog died” type stuff, and we listened to music that speaks of love, family and giving selflessly to others we would all have a much better day. What a novel thought, huh! Listen to music that puts you in a good mood, or a sentimental mood, or a mood that makes you want to do something nice for someone! I love it.
I know, I know, my sensible friends are saying, “well, you can’t do that, everyone will get sick of that stuff, etc.” But you have to agree, it is a thought that has merit. Everyone wants to dwell on what terrible things might happen, but you know me, I want to look for the bright side or the positive that may happen. I have a motivational tape that talks about your control over your mood. At one point the speaker tell everyone to stand up straight and put a big smile on your face. He says “now don’t stop smiling, but at the same time I want you to try and be angry, try and think frustrating thoughts and get upset. The speaker went on to say, “it is difficult to be angry or get upset when you place yourself in a position of being happy, being positive etc.” That is the same with listening to this type music. Instead of listening to the news (and that is always depressing) or listening to broken heart type songs, listen to something that makes you feel good.
I have a little plague I purchased years ago, although it is a Christmas item, I leave it on my buffet or bookcase year-round, the verse on the plague goes like this –
“Every time a hand reaches out to help another …. That is Christmas.
Every time someone puts anger aside and strives for understanding … that is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences and realize their love for each other …that is Christmas.
Everyday can be Christmas. Keep the spirit all year long, happy holidays. Be safe.
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