Constant Choices

Before 8:00 a.m. today I'd already made several choices that impacted the rest of my day:

• a few more moments of relaxation/sleep
• creating a centerpiece for the kitchen island
• thus, running 1/4 mile less than anticipated, yet 1/4 mile more than my daily requirement to meet my annual goal

Fortunately, these terrific early morning choices positively impacted the rest of my day. I responded early to my needs for rest, creativity and exercise. 

Though our constant barrage of daily choices aren't always as clear cut as these, it is sometimes helpful to remember that each simple choice we make can positively or negatively impact our days, thus our lives. 

Sleep

I spent many years of my life blissfully unaware that sleep deprivation was a problem.  I allocated the minimum number of hours for sleep that seemed to work - usually four.  It was a way of life and I didn't realize that others who were getting regular sleep were getting daily renewals.  To me sleep was only a necessity, versus a nurturing activity.

Now that I am older, wiser and less sleep deprived I can readily attest to the benefits of 6-8 hours of daily sleep....zzzzz.....