Tomorrow I begin my quest for health. I start working out at Holiday Spa, where this time I’ve resolved to get with the program. And in preparation, this past week I’ve been trying to get rid of some deep-seated bad habits like sleeping late (or very early in the morning!). Smoking is on the top of my list of must-quits… but it’s so darned difficult.
The problem with smoking is that, it’s become such a force of habit that I just light up without thinking. Well, actually in Davao now it’s not very easy for smokers due to the strict implementation of the anti-smoking ordinance. But as soon as I’m in a place where people can smoke, I automatically reach for my pack of reds. To solve this, I thought quitting cold-turkey would be the way. But whenever I find myself without cigarettes, honestly, there’s a feeling of anxiety. Reading about how to cope with this just isn’t doing it for me.
So, for now, the best I can do is to minimize smoking — with the aim of totally getting rid of the habit soon!
My more immediate goal now is to be able to establish a regular pattern of, well, living. Two years ago when I was avidly working out, it was the only regular schedule that I had, and it rooted me somehow. All my other activities were (and still are) erratic. That’s why I wanted to get back to the gym, to provide myself with at least one thing that I do that is scheduled.
OK, I’m making it sound like I’m always literally on the go. No. But I believe I do need a more stable, even predictable weekly schedule, which will help me in getting my health and fitness back on track. And then soon I’d probably be able to go back to practicing Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits!
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