The importance of being intentional

I walk every day. It is a regular activity that helps my mind wake up and my mood elevate. But the efficacy of the activity is dependent both on how intentional I am and the pace of my walk. I can get stuck in a negative mood, focusing on problems and have-nots, and my pace and mood suffer. When I start out strong and focus on positives I find myself more energetic and clear thinking. I can often work out solutions to problems while I walk and do creative thinking. I can also learn by observation, even when I am walking the same path but noticing different details. 

Being intentional with my activities and thoughts during the day helps overcome the drag of routine. Simply being reactive to events puts you on a rollercoaster ride. Being intentionally pro-active results in not only a more satisfying day, but also in carryover for the next day and beyond. It is a matter of choosing how to respond to those things you can't control, rather than let those events drive you.

But it is vital that you determine at the outset to take action, because once you give in to non-action it is hard to battle back. If you start strong in the day it is much easier to continue. Kind of like momentum - things at rest tend to stay at rest, things in motion tend to stay in motion. 

Be intentional in your actions and thoughts today.