What I'm reading now...

I'm currently reading the book "Switch" by Chip and Dan Heath.  The book boils down the essentials for making lasting changes in your life.  For example, I let my running slide this year and I'm committed to getting started again this summer so I can be in good shape for the upcoming school year.  I get off to a good start, but soon I encounter some kind of a barrier - it's too hot, I'm too tired, or I don't have time to run.

The author's talk about your brain having two opposing motivators:  The Rider (your rational brain) and The Elephant (your emotional brain).  In order to make long-term changes a reality, both motivators need to be united in meeting the goal.  Chip and Dan site many examples of ordinary people making changes that have an unbelievable impact.  I am fascinated by the fact that most of these changes are very simple and would be overlooked by many because they are not the changes that are most obvious. 

I haven't finished the book, so I'll have to let you know what I think when I'm done.  Hopefully by then I'll have a good solution that makes running a regular part of my day!