We’ve all said it…If this, then that…A million examples come to mind.

My current if this, then that:

If I lived somewhere else I would…

Exercise more…While on vacation in Florida, I went for a morning walk on the beach and swore if I lived in Florida, I would do that everyday. I saw someone doing yoga on the beach. Pure zen!

While Michigan is NOT anything like Florida, we do get a few months of warm weather. How often do I walk in the mornings? Hardly ever. Do I do yoga outside? Maybe once a month.If you can’t/won’t move, then how can you make adjustments? For me, it means working out inside during those colder months. Some days I just need the fresh air so I bundle up and do a shorter walk outside. Your surroundings might make it more challenging, but it can be done!

If I had more time, then I would…

This one could be many different things.. Do you know how many hours I spent watching Netflix last week? Trust me, you don’t want to know. Nothing wrong with a little Netflix here and there. But it’s easy to go down that rabbit hole, especially when it’s like 20 degrees outside (see above…Michigan weather)A little chill time is a must. So watch Netflix and chill, but then… hit pause before that next episode starts playing automatically (sneaky little trick isn’t it?!) Then get up and move. Do something! Balance those relaxing times with some action.

If I wasn’t so scared, I would…

I love and hate this one all at the same time. I am sure you have heard the quote about how great things happen outside of your comfort zone. Well friends, it’s TRUE! I am getting better at doing things scared. I can think of several things I did NOT want do this year because I was scared. Guess what? I did them anyway. I pushed through. Each time felt like a little victory and the next scary thing was a little less scary. What’s your “If this, then that?” More importantly, how can you make the things you want happen regardless of your circumstances? Don’t keep pushing your goals down the road. Do it now! If you wait for the perfect time and place, you might be waiting a while.