When I make decisions, I tend to make decisions for the short term and not necessarily the long term. My boyfriend is always criticizing me about how I should make long term decisions versus short term decisions. He always explains that long term decisions are more beneficial rather than short term ones. I feel like you have to think a different way in order to consider the long term decisions. What I have learned is that doctors think straightforward in order to fix what is illness is; however, nurses think outside the box in order to help alleviate the symptoms, not the illness itself.
I feel like if everyone thought in terms of the future, I feel like our lifestyles would be different. If we considered our future every time we made decision, I think our lives would be a bit more organized and prepared. I personally am not interested in politics, but I have noticed how I should be. If I am not mistaken, past generations were not thinking about us when making certain decisions, like social security ; and now our generation may not be able to be qualified for social security or may not be able to receive anything for social security. For whatever reason, we tend to think short term; what would benefit us in the next two to five years and not necessarily thinking what would benefit us in the next fifteen to twenty years. I believe the fields of science and medicine, and any other relating fields, is the only fields that tend to think with our future in mind.
If we thought with our future in mind regarding our habits, we may not even have to worry about breaking a bad habit or worrying that it may harm us in the future. For example, at a young age, if we are taught that sugary drinks and oily foods are not beneficial for us in the long run and may only satisfy our short fix, then we may not limit ourselves in what we eat and may not have as much obesity and diabetes in the future. If we thought with our future in mind regarding our behaviors, then we may not regret some of the decisions we would’ve made. Using myself as an example, a coworker of mine complained to my boss about how I was being rude and disrespectful to her. In actuality, it was the other way around and I never reported anything. In that moment out of anger and frustration, I could have said some harsh words when our boss was not around, but I took the high road and thought about my future and how difficult work would be if I were to say something.
I understand that we’re supposed to carpe diem, live each day to the fullest, and live in the moment, but we can also do all of these things while considering our future. If we considered our future and all the decisions we would have to take, then maybe we could carpe diem all we want.
Your thoughts are well said. Our future would be different if we had better decision making skills. Our choices in life would allow us to make healthier decisions and be content with the benefits of making such decisions. For I am of any opinion long term positive choices make for better future choices as well. And yes, I also agree if we considered our future, breaking bad habits would not be a worry because our health and well being would be our utmost concern. What we do in our past and present does indeed determine our future.
ReplyDeleteI believe if we thought more about our future, chronic diseases, infections and mental illnesses may be a myth or a scary story to tell young children to make them heed the rules of living healthy. Our Earth will be healthy and flowing with life and pollution would be a non existent word if we thought more of our future. And yes, your are setting good examples when you take the high road, though at times it may be quite difficult. It is good to read encouraging words such as yours. Your words have given me pause to appreciate to positive points of life and possiblly a hopeful future.
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ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to health, the only way to look at things is the long run. Once someone comes to an awareness, understanding, caring, AND a readiness to take appropriate action for healthy living, we know what we feed and do with our bodies in part will determine our future. When you are young, you do not think of consequences. I think the only way to encourage better behavior is being taught it (and shown) as young as possible and relevant and appropriate education all throughout life.
Thank you,
Amy Hicks