Cherry Creek Psychology, Dr. Maximillian Wachtel

Keeping on the topic of resolutions, I noticed this morning at the gym that there were significantly more people there than usual. I’m sure that a lot of people resolved to start a consistent exercise regimen in 2008. We’ll see how long they last.

Not that I’m judging them, by the way. I, myself, am a relative new-comer to the morning gym milieu. I exercise consistently throughout the year (I am an avid runner), and I am mostly able to run outside. However, when it is cold and/or snowy, I find it slightly more pleasant to be inside while exercising. I’m sure there are a bunch of regulars at the gym who think I just started my own exercise regimen and will drop off after a few months. And, I will prove them right, because I will probably be able to run outside every morning starting around March. As far as they are concerned, I’m sure they will think I’ve just stopped exercising.

I suppose the lesson here is to not be too quick to judge people. No matter what the circumstances may be, you have no way of knowing what is going on for any one individual. Try giving people the benefit of the doubt, and you might find yourself a little happier in the long-run.

Thanks for reading– Max Wachtel, Ph.D. (maxwachtel@cherrycreekpsychology.com; www.cherrycreekpsychology.com)