Exist Anew

Written by Aaron Bilodeau

Instead of [this]…Do [this]…

1. Instead of a stair master or treadmill session…go for a hike.
2. Instead of spending money on a material object…spend it on a trip somewhere.
3. Instead of reading Facebook updates…read a book.
4. Instead of a hot shower…take a cold shower.
5. Instead of organizing…eliminate.
6. Instead of shoes with thick soles…wear shoes with minimal sole.
7. Instead of buying plastic wrapped produce…grab your own bag and go to a local farm or farmer’s market.
8. Instead of watching TV for one hour…go for a one hour walk.
9. Instead of talking…listen
10. Instead of holding it in…say it.
11. Instead of a sitcom…watch the sunset.
12. Instead of performing complex exercises… practice the basics.
13. Instead of becoming more dependent…become more useful.
14. Instead of reading the Twilight series…read Nietzsche.
15. Instead of eating farm raised fish…eat wild fish.
16. Instead of an impulsive purchase… wait two weeks and see if you still “need” it… If you do, then get it.
17. Instead of noise…choose silence sometimes.
18. Instead of keeping it…donate it.
19. Instead of a pool…swim in the ocean.
20. Instead of staying up late…go to bed early and get up early.
21. Instead of eating fast food…learn to cook.
22. Instead of leaving the dishes in the sink…wash them now.
23. Instead of routine…re-invent.
24. Instead of working out inside…work out outside.
25. Instead of soda…drink water, coffee or tea.
26. Instead of sitting…stand.
27. Instead of a machine…use free weights and your bodyweight to exercise.
28. Instead of mindless eating…reconnect with food.
29. Instead of unexamined acceptance…choose to question.

What would you add to the list? Let us know…And if any of these resonate with you, please share.