Go me!

I applied my newest mental trick today. I was taking a long walk and thought about running a block and a half before I began cooling down. I hesitated, and then I thought, "What if I just do it? What will happen?" No harm in trying, I realized. So I did it. And it was more jarring to my body than I expected--I never run unless I'm being silly or running from something--but I did it. It was definitely a harder workout than my fast walking.

The time has come for me to hire a personal trainer. The deal I can get at my husband's university is too good to pass up: 10 sessions for $150. I know it will be good for me, but I hate feeling like I'm not great at things from the first time I try them. But that's no reason not to try: "What if I just do it?" It's a great mantra.

I'm going to fill out the online request form now.