The Journey

What makes you want to move?    Is it because the you went to the doctor and you heard these words, “ You must exercise 30-60 min per day or you must eat more fruits and vegetables.”    Just hearing the words “ must,” “should” or “have to” can have a negative effect on motivating us to actually move   or engage in the very activity that is recommended.   The word “should” can be used to express obligation or expectations. Think about how you feel when someone says, “ You should do…xyz.”   Honestly, you probably don’t like it.   Neither children nor adults like to hear, “ You have to do xyz.”   We resort to 2 yr old behavior, dig in our heals and resists.   “No, No, No!” We say to ourselves.   “ You can’t tell me…” “I am the boss of me!”   Have you ever thought that rather than telling people what they should or should not do to get healthy? Ask them?   Ask them, “How do you feel when you eat xyz?” How do you feel when you go for a walk, run, swim, stretch, relax?   Helping