Wait to worry

1) Break up the repetitions of life.  Sometimes the simplest change will help because it activates our engagement and takes us out of the “life on autopilot” thinking.  When I was speaking constantly and I found a talk becoming rote and routine --- bordering on boring---- I rearranged the points to increase my interest and concentration.  Routine is necessary for efficiency, but that cannot be the highest priority.  Effective living requires more juice.

2) Add something good to your life.  Start a new activity, take up a new hobby, see old things in new ways, open up new friendships, or do something special for someone each day.  As my body becomes less cooperative, I have to think of mental activities.  When I could still get “out and about” I thought about enrolling in courses, signing up for a foreign film series, attending musical or athletic events.  But most importantly, do good for yourself and others.  Remember:  the more bored you are, the less energy you will have to begin the process, but just start.  And the more interested you are, the more interesting you will become - to yourself and those around you.

3) Take something out of your life.  We all have junk that needs to go…things we needlessly carry around.  The first on my list is the sedentary life.  Wasted calories are another good candidate for jettisoning.