I am not a morning person. While my mother taught me that every day is a gift, when I first wake up, it feels more like a prison sentence. Which is why what I’m about to say should count for something:
If you’re going to work out, work out first-thing in the morning.
A few months ago, I endured the unpleasantness that is the annual health checkup. When I asked my doctor for an overall assessment of my situation, he explained I was healthy, and my exam had revealed no red flags. Yes, there were issues to watch for, but I hadn’t reached the age at which those issues were a concern — yet.
A body at rest remains at rest. The imprints on my couch prove true Newton’s first law of motion. I want to engage, but too often I’m met with a wall of resistance.
But recently I discovered there’s a second part to Newton’s first law, and it holds the key to breaking through:
A body in motion remains in motion.