Quotes I
“You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.”
—Wayne Gretzky
Inspirational Quotes
Very often when I’m having a bad day or just don’t feel like getting moving it is the thought of a person or a quote that inspires me to get motivated. So this week I’d like to leave you with thoughts of some people I respect that inspire me and some quotes that are just plain good. Check in everyday to be inspired.
“Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of success that may come to-morrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will have a joy in overcoming obstacles—a delight in climbing rugged paths which you would perhaps never know if you did not sometimes slip backward, if the road were always smooth and pleasant. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” ~ Helen Keller.
Make Fitness Fun
Exercise can be a bad word. A lot of people don’t like to do it. So let’s just stop calling it exercise. When we were kids we called it gym class–though I know a lot of people who dreaded gym and didn’t think it was fun. Really all exercise and gym classes do is get the body moving.
Here are some ways to make to do that this weekend:
- Go walk on the beach. This will get you outside and work your body harder than a walk on pavement. Maybe you can even build a sandcastle.
- Garden–maybe even join a gardening club this summer.
- Hula hoop with your kids.
- Take a bike ride in a scenic area.
- Pull out an old Richard Simmons video, call and old friend and start “Sweating to the Oldies” while you enjoy a good laugh.
The possibilities are endless. It doesn’t have to be intense physical activity, but start to get your body moving. What kinds of activities that put your body in motion do you enjoy?
Inspired By Nature
Often it is the outdoors that keeps me motivated. Hiking and kayaking fill my days in the summer and for the winter, I just discovered cross country skiing. I rather get a workout while being outside, but it is also important to enjoy the scenery.
I’ve been given a tip that you can see a beautiful sunset on the summer solstice (6/21–this year) from Harvey’s Beach in Old Saybrook, CT. So grab Dad this Father’s Day and enjoy a nice moment together watching the sunset. I’ll be there to see if it’s true.
Father’s Day Approaching
Above is a picture of my dad (taken about a week ago) trusting me to cut his hair. It looks like he is praying. I guess that’s fair since I should probably be watching what I’m doing instead of posing for the camera.
If you get to see your Father this Sunday, maybe after the dinner you can go for a walk or a hike. Do something active together with as many relatives that want to participate. While you stroll ask your dad questions about his life and his thoughts. It is the time with our fathers that should be cherished on this day. Not only will you be learning about your dad, but you’ll also be moving, which is great for the body.
Or, maybe you can make a quiz to see Who Knows Dad Best. Write up some questions about your dad, have everyone answer them and see whose answers best align with your father’s. If it makes everyone laugh you’ll be in good spirits and working your core.