Take the stairs

Posted on September 18, 2024 by David

Why should you take the stairs?

Besides the obvious (or not so obvious) health benefits, there are advantages outside of physical and mental well-being to consider.

  1. Physical Health:
    • Cardiovascular Health: Climbing stairs is a form of aerobic exercise that can help improve your cardiovascular health by increasing your heart rate and improving circulation.
    • Muscle Strength: Climbing stairs engages various muscles in your legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, helping to strengthen and tone them.
    • Weight Management: Regularly taking the stairs can contribute to burning calories and aiding in weight management.
  2. Convenience:
    • Taking the stairs can sometimes be quicker than waiting for an elevator, especially during peak times when elevators may be crowded or slow.
  3. Improved Mood and Mental Health:
    • Exercise, such as climbing stairs, releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
    • Physical activity has been linked to better cognitive function and may help improve concentration and productivity.
  4. Incorporating Physical Activity Into Daily Routine:
    • Taking the stairs is an easy way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle or find it challenging to make time for structured exercise.
  5. Promoting Healthy Habits:
    • Choosing the stairs over the elevator or escalator encourages a more active lifestyle and reinforces the habit of making healthy choices throughout the day.

While taking the stairs may seem like a small change, incorporating it into your daily routine can have significant long-term benefits for your health and well-being.

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I pressed on

Posted on March 20, 2024 by David

Your current state is not your permanent location.

In case you need this today,

  • you are not a failure
  • you are not a waste of space
  • you are loved
  • you are wanted
  • I believe in you

You’ve got this whatever it is.

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Out of nowhere

Posted on March 7, 2024 by David

An idea seemingly out of nowhere

Where do you go for inspiration? Are you constantly looking or do you sit back and wait?

Inspiration can appear when you least expect it. Inspiration can come and go, but does it really go away?

If you find yourself needing inspiration and are stuck, here are a few strategies that might allow inspiration to enter your view:

  • Change your view. Get outside, go for a walk or move out of your office cubicle.
  • Don’t be afraid of fear. Ask yourself, “What would I do if fear wasn’t present?”
  • Surround yourself with inspiring people.

Realize you may be in a season where inspiration is lacking. It’s okay. Eliminate the pressure we often put on ourselves to constantly be inspired. Sometimes it just needs to happen naturally.

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Normal is no longer normal

Posted on March 5, 2024 by David

Do you blow up over something out of the norm?

Have you noticed that people around you seem to be on edge more than in the past? You’re not alone and recent research may suggest why.

According to a research study out of Boston College, among U.S. adults aged 18-29, the impact on mental health was even more severe. Rates of anxiety and depression increased to 65 percent and 61 percent, respectively, of the respondents in that age group, according to the report.

Unfortunately, this is something that will take time to correct. That doesn’t mean that we sweep the problems under the rug or hide them in a closet. Depression and anxiety look ugly and we don’t want everyone to see our version of ugly. While we don’t need to parade them around as a badge of honor, we don’t want to ignore the permanent damage anxiety and depression can cause if left untreated.

Here is a prayer for you today and any day where you think you can’t take it anymore.

Dear Lord, I thank you that I can come to You always for any reason. I’m grateful that when I pray to You, You answer me. Help me to come to You at the beginning of my fears and anxieties instead of waiting until I can’t stand them anymore. The quicker I come to You the better. You want to free me from ALL my fears. Help me look to You for help more often so that I can reflect Your joy. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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Life moves on

Posted on February 29, 2024 by David

Literally. Live moves. Death follows but thankfully more life is created than death destroys.

But for me, I’ve moved to Florida to take on a new job as dorm supervisor at a Christian college near Tampa. But don’t let the name fool you. While we hold daily chapel services, offer Bible degrees and take yearly visits to the Holy Lands, we still have our problems facing all of us: alcohol abuse, pornography, dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, etc.; things you would see in about every single institution of higher learning.

No one is immune.
No family is immune.
No school is immune.

The cure is Jesus.

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