3. Exercise

Today I played tennis twice; from 8:30-10 am and then again from 2-3:30 pm. when I played with Martsie and chatted with Ashley who admitted that she 'learned everythinng from my mom," a comment I shared with her mom. It was very fun and great exercise.

On one show, Oprah admitted that she did not enjoy exercise, "No one likes getting up at 5 am and getting on the treadmill." True, I agree. But, I do LOVE to play tennis and it is great exercise. I decided the key is to choose exercise that is fun and you enjoy. Both my girls and my hubby play tennis also so it is a family game that we can play at home and on vacation. I love to exercise and I love to relax and rest afterwards.

"I have never taken any form of exercise except sleeping and resting."

Mark Twain

What is your favorite form of exercise?

2. Gratitude

"The Gratitude journal truly changed my life," said Oprah. I began to write in my own gratitude journal after I saw Sarah Ban Breathnach and her Simple Abundance book chat on Oprah's show many years ago. She challenged each viewer to write five things you are grateful for each day. I started well and then dribbled off as I usually do. However, I look back and still smile. I notice that what I am truly grateful for are words not connected with money: loving husband, happy children, warm home, good food, playing tennis, good friends, sisters . . . the list goes on. Today I am grateful for having a job when there are so many people out of work. Sometimes I complain about waking up so early to go to work every day, but I need to be grateful to even have a job in these tough times.

"Gratitude is the heart's memory"

French proverb.

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life"

Melody Beattie

What are you grateful for today?

1. Resolve

I resolve to write a daily blog in 2010 to thank Oprah for all the lessons I've learned through watching, reading and listening. This is Oprah's twenty-five year and I resolve to give thanks for all the lessons learned over the years. Each day Oprah has interviewed, showcased, promoted, inspired, educated and entertained. "I can write a blog, I have thoughts," said Julie, from Julie/Julia. I have learned a great deal over the Oprah years; and have been profoundly and positively affected by her media presence.

"Let us resolve to do the best we can with what we've got"

William Feather (1889-1981)

What is your resolution for 2010?
Oprah resolves not to discuss her weight this year.