“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard

I recently heard this quote, and while on the surface it seems quite obvious, if you internalize the message it can be very powerful.

How do you want to spend your life?

Do you want to spend it feeling frustrated, out of control, or lacking purpose? I doubt it! But in order to live our hours in a way that sums to a life we can be excited about, we have to make conscious choices about what we are, and perhaps more importantly what we are NOT, doing.

Part of this is about taking control of your schedule. But Thoughtfully Fit also encourages you to take control of your emotions, your behavior, your words and your relationships. In this way, we can spend our hours enjoying deeper connections with those around us, and an environment where conflict is managed in a healthy way. [Read more…]