Off your Ass, on your Feet.

One simple little change in your life can do a lot of good in all areas.

The problem is, its often the simplest of  habits that are hardest to change.

Sometimes bad habits are so ingrained, we don't realise that bad habits are all they are. We fool ourselves into believing that's the best/fastest/easiest/only way.

One of the worst habits we have is jumping in the car, even for very short trips.

we over use cars massively in and around the cities. Especially here in Australia, Particularly 4WD's (which are ridiculous in cities. if you don't go off road, get a smarter choice of car. Your making a statement, otherwise: I'm a Twat.)

We shouldn't have cars in the cities here at all. 

The cities are so small and well covered with public transport, you can get anywhere without a car. 

In fact, you'll often get there faster.

Here's a few Pros to NOT driving when you can walk or P.T* or bike it there and back.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (*P.T = public transport)

Health. Walking = Good for you.  You loose weight, get fitter, lower cholesterol, and all sorts of benefits.We all know this one. Very easy way to get extra exercise is to simply skip the car and walk to the shops or bus stop.

Environmental. your saving emissions and fuels etc every time you DON'T use your car. this is again a good thing.

Financial. Its cheaper to P.T to and from work, shops schools etc than to pay parking, petrol and running/associated costs of cars. P.T is still fairly cheap, especially if you purchase bulk tickets. And of course, Walking is FREE. ah, my favorite word. Free.

Here's a few habits to shake. You may not realise you do it, but chances are you do.

Short trips of a few blocks, ie; to the local shops only three blocks down the road, friends and relatives within walking distance, or on P.T routs.

Driving the kids to school nearby. You should walk or P.T  if only to socialise with your kids for a few extra minutes, and your teaching the kids good habits for the future. We see surprising little of our children these days.

Daily to work in the city. unless your car is a part of your work, what's even the point of bringing it to park it, at a cost, all day? It maketh no sense. Catch the train, or bike it.

So, next time you go to jump in car and drive, ask yourself, do I NEED to? unless the weather's bad, or its too far to walk it etc, simply don't drive.