Selflessness... so what? now what?

Today I started reading a new book my sister in law recommended to me. It is about a society with 5 different factions. Within each faction is a specific and certain way you must live your life. One of the factions values selflessness and its whole purpose is about being selfless. It is an odd type of a story but it really got my mind thinking. The character in the book only would think of others... and he took it to an extreme. I really loved that idea and I decided that I wanted to try and be as selfless as I can. Being selfless makes you stop thinking of yourself and forces you to look outward and serve others. Anytime I serve others I am always a happier person and I feel more accomplished.

So what? I am going to try and never be a selfish person. It isn't a good trait and I know if I look outward and serve I will be happier.

Now what? I am going to wake up each morning and recite to myself how I am going to be selfless. Throughout the day I will need to remind myself to not think about myself, how I look, who smiled at me, etc. I will think about how others feel and how I can help in any way. I think it will bring me greater joy to my life.

Physical Exercise

My family is pretty athletic and we all grew up playing sports. I was physically active from a very young age and was all throughout high school. Once I came to BYU my freshman year, I stopped playing basketball and I rarely went to the gym. I got completely out of shape. I have had some productive summers attending the gym since then, but overall I am always staying inside and never getting physical exercise.  Many counselors I have talked to in the past have always stressed the importance of physical exercise. On top of it already being healthy for my physical body, it benefits our emotional health more than anyone realizes. It stimulates endorphins in our brain and we become more happy and uplifted.

So what? I have realized I am not as happy as I used to be and I think it could be my lack of physical exercise. I want to keep my body and emotional health at it's best, so I need to work out more.

Now what? I am going to start going back to 24 hour fitness again. My pass goes on for another year so I need to take advantage of that opportunity. I am going to start out going 3 times a week for an hour... then  to 5 days. I think by making a plan and a schedule it will keep me on top of my goal.