Health (and a letter)

I have been eating healthier lately and working out quite a bit more than I used to and some people have asked me why I am putting such emphasis on my health. I think the answer is my grandfather. He was a lifelong smoker, my dad smoked, and I smoked for a bit. I was also not the healthiest eater growing up, and am working to amend that. I think it's about time I try to undo as much of that damage as possible. I am trying to live as healthy of a life as possible, so I can live to a nice happy old age and still be able to be active. The healthy lifestyle has worked so far...I have more energy, I have dropped three belt sizes, I feel better, and I feel healthy.

Onto the letter:

Crystal in Kansas writes:

Sean,

I really like your blog. I found it one day while cruising around on Blogger and am hooked. I hope things work out for you, whichever way they may go. You seem like a good person.

Anywho, I have a small issue that I'd like to talk about. I am a 23 year old who may be commitment phobic. I have read a bunch of books and they all seem to point that direction, but I feel helpless as to what I can do about it. All the books say is to identify which behaviors point out my phobia, then work to change them. I've tried to do that, and I keep failing myself. I guess my question is this. Do you think a psychologist would help in this situation? Any input you may have would be helpful. Your advice seems to be spot on.

Theresa and I talked it over and here are our responses:

Theresa- I think a psychologist is always helpful. Not only do you get to explore your issue, but you can also explore roots of this issue. It may take three or four sessions, so either have the insurance coverage or money to afford it, but I say go for it!

Sean- Psychologists are wonderful. I totally agree with Theresa on this one. If you don't know which doctors are covered by your insurance, call your insurance provider and ask them for referrals or locations they cover. It can take a few sessions to discover everything (trust me..there will also be things you didn't even know about that come up), but it is a great experience. Good luck.

I am off to work in just a bit. Looks to be a nice day. Enjoy it. Make someone you love smile today.