DAVID KIRSCH IN A NEW YORK MINUTE

I don’t believe in excuses.  No (or few) excuses are actually valid including this one that I hear pretty often — and certainly can identify with:   “I HAVE SO MANY WORK AND FAMILY DEMANDS, I CAN’T SQUEEZE IN ONE MORE THING TODAY!”

There are all kinds of excuses for not doing it. You’re busy. You like to eat out. You have young children. You need to socialize.  Are any of them truly more important than taking time for your personal wellness?

How many times have you looked in the mirror and said: “I’m going to be ‘good’ today -- I’m going to make a healthy dinner, I’m going to start working out?” But how quickly did you forget about it once your day started to unravel?

If you’re like many, this represents a pattern of false promises that has gone on way too long — maybe weeks or even years.

It’s time to take a hard look at your life. It’s time to turn those excuses into opportunities.

First, I want you to pull out your calendar and your bank statement. Why? Because what you spend your money on and where you spend your time and energy should be things you feel are important. Are they?

For the next 3 days, I want you to track where you spend your time by writing everything into your calendar, including TV time and social time. On day 4, evaluate. Ask yourself: Did I really need to spend X hours at work or X hours on the internet? What can I give up in the short term so that I can have more energy and more confidence to do more in the long term?

Once you’ve nailed that, block out time for yourself, ideally, 30-60 minutes a day or as little as 10 minutes if you have to.

Remember: You’re much better for yourself and everyone in your life when you are healthy, energized and focused. Find the time and it will be time well spent.

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