Have you ever thought about how often we use the phrase "have to" in our day? We have to get up, have to run errands, have to help a friend, have to get something ready for dinner. Whether you say it out loud or not, the phrase have to plays a big part of our day. Can you honestly remember the last time you did something because you wanted to rather than have to?

Please don't think I'm complaining. I love my life, my family, my friends, and my career. I'm so grateful to have so many blessings woven into my life. I'm not complaining, but I am recognizing. I recognize that a happy life doesn't just happen, we put a lot of effort into creating our lives. Even with effort and luck it doesn't always work out the way we plan...but that's another story!


A few months ago I decided that Wednesday was going to be my choice day. Wednesdays don't have any special meaning to me, it just happened that it was on a Wednesday when I had the idea! Every Wednesday I choose one action that will help me develop a healthier life style. Nothing major, just one thing that I choose to do instead of have to. This week I'm doing arm exercises with 5# weights during lunch. Just 15 minutes, nothing to work up a sweat, just enough to notice some flexability. I don't have to do it, it's my choice. What one choice can you make to help yourself?