Well, for me its the first official work day of the 2012 year. I just spent the last week in Disneyworld with my parents, my kids and my girlfriend. It was a truly hectic, but memorable experience...Disneyworld this time of year is absolute insanity, only second to New York for New Years Eve. My advice for any parents out there...take your kids out of school for a few days and go during the week...maybe after Thanksgiving, that way you get the best of both worlds, seeing Disney lit up for Christmas and still being able to do all the rides and attractions.
So its time to set New Year Resolutions...you know, that list that you make EVERY January that keeps you excited for 2 weeks and then slowly, but surely becomes an insignificant piece of paper found at the bottom of your trash can or I guess in today's world...maybe its on your smartphone or Ipad, but in a folder or location you easily forget about. So, did I create a few NY resolutions? You bet I did...but this year I am changing my approach and my goals are much more broad and less specific. Example: I want to be healthier by this time next year. In the past I would say "I want to bench 250, weigh 180, do 25 pull ups, run 5 miles"...you get my drift and what it ended up being was overwhelming and almost impossible to accomplish, especially with young kids and a job and coaching...I put too much pressure on myself and would eventually give up. So this year, its simple...be healthier: Eat better, run when I can and work out when I can. If I can do those things...the results I want in my body and health will follow. So I start you off this year with a few good tips that I have thought of myself and some that I have gathered from other sources, that can help you become a better, healthier and happier person:
1. Get on a sleep cycle. Prob the most over looked power tool our body gives us, is our ability to sleep. Despite all that you have going on in life, try your best to get on a good sleep schedule...its priceless.
2. For guys: Wanna do the bare minimum workout with out weights, without a gym and without having to wear shoes?? Take 10 minutes out of your day to do some push ups, sit ups and pulls ups. Its easy, its quick and its a great way to boost your metabolism. Do it!
3. GO TO THE DOCTOR!! I can not stress this one enough, if you have not done it in the past 3 years...go get a physical. I just had one done and a cardiac stress test and the piece of mind I have going into the new year is amazing. Do it!
4. Wanna lose weight and do it quick? Easy...stop drinking sodas, drinking beer, eating candy and eating desserts for one month. Im not saying you will suddenly have a six pack (that takes working out and cardio) but if you just want to drop some weight, quit eating and drinking this crap.
5. For guys (and maybe girls)...for god sake, quit looking at porn. Its like going to a strip club...all you end up doing is having sex with yourself, AFTER you spend lots of money. Yes, I am aware there are free porn sites...but consider this: Looking at porn on your computer is the worst way to pick up viruses, looking at porn consistently has proven to cause issues in your "real life" sex life (unrealistic expectations in every way).
6. Look around you and be happy for what you have. Don't take your car for granted, the food in your fridge, the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your back, the friends you have, your parents, your kids, your job, your pets...the truth is, there are people out there who are truly suffering and they are suffering alone and without any help. So as hard as it can be, when you have a bad day or something does not go your way...try and remember everything you have and appreciate it, find the good in the bad and move on. Learn from your mistakes and move on.
7. Find a hobby. Whether its working out, scrap booking, picture taking, cooking classes, whatever it is...I assure you its better than sitting in front of a TV with a bag of chips or a bowl of ice cream. Plus its fun!
8. For women: If you are married or in a relationship with a guy, please try to understand what his passions are and once you figure that out, allow him to spend time with that passion. Want a bonus? Get involved with his passion...he will love you forever and be a very happy happy man. Men are simple and my example is this: We love you, we love our kids and we love...lets say football. Monday - Saturday, we work and when we get home, we spend time with you. We also look forward to watching a 3 hour football game on Sunday, with our jersey on and with a cold drink in our hand. Please do NOT guilt your boyfriend or husband, unless you really want them to resent you...my suggestion, get involved...throw a party for couples to come over to watch the game. The guys can watch, the girls can mingle. Or...sit down next to him and watch part of the game, ask questions that make us feel smart "what does pass interference mean?"...we might laugh, but we think its cute that you are trying to learn and it will make us smile. Look, you have two options...1, you let your man watch the game and be happy for the whole day. 2, you guilt your man into missing the game...only to have him follow every minute of it on his phone...either way, you are not getting the attention you guilted in to and everyone is then in a bad mood. Got it? Good! Go Texans this weekend!
Ok, enough for today...I hope everyone has a wonderful and happy 2012!
Nick
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