Exercise!

Exercise is one of the keys to happiness, IMHO. It is not a chore, it is a gift! If you make it a priority, like work or any other must-do thing, and do it every day, or almost every day, you will feel better, look better, BE healthier and avoid depression, low energy, etc. If possible, do it for an hour and do it outside, where you can also watch the seasons change and get the sun on your head, with its vitamin D benefits. And mix it up -- do cardio, running, weights, games, biking, swimming, power walking -- use your muscles!!

Sign up for races so you have a goal to work toward, and one more reason to get out of bed early. You can't believe how many people do this. I often look around the crowd and think, shoot, if this guy or that woman can do this, I can do it!

And check out this website: www.bodybyginny.com. This woman has transformed entire neighborhoods in Arlington, McLean and Vienna, VA with her brand of boot-camp style exercise classes. There's even a sample workout. Yeah, Ginny!