Health reform idea: Put down the doughnut
Above is an article on personal responsibility being the first big step to healthcare reform. I whole-heartedly agree. I realize that there are exceptions to every rule, but too many people put themselves in this category when it is not the truth. It's easier to say they have a medical problem that prevents them from doing the work necessary to become healthy. I will be the first to admit that losing weight the right way is not easy. It takes a lot of effort and discipline, but it's all a matter of what you want more. Find something that's more important than continuing the way that's making you unhealthy. For me, it's being around to see all the children I care about and their children for as long as possible and feeling better about myself.
We have become a nation of "do what's easiest", and it's not just exclusive to health. People want to make money, but don't want to do the jobs they must to get it. If it's not exactly to their liking they quit, thinking they'll find another one that will suit their every requirement. Every person is different. That's what makes the world go 'round. There are always going to be differing opinions at every job. Too many times, at the first hint of difficulty or disagreement, people give up, saying it's too hard or they just can't get along with a colleague. Again, I realize there are some circumstances where compromise cannot be reached, but too often people don't even try.
The only person you have to be around 24/7 is yourself, so make you the best you can be.
And the only person that can do that is YOU.
