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Have You Skipped Today?

January 19, 2015 By

Spend a day with a kid, and you’ll undoubtedly learn a thing or two.
You know what else will happen? You just might find yourself skipping.

What kind of question is that? Have you skipped today? Maybe a better question is: Why do we stop skipping? Is itfitness-540263_1280 because we reach a certain age? Or attain a certain social status?

Spend a day with young kids and you’ll find yourself giggling and skipping along with a big grin on your face. Pressure melts away, perspective changes, new insight is realized. Young kids haven’t been taught not to laugh or not to skip. Without limitations or restrictions having been imposed, kids are unstoppable. They do what comes naturally, and happiness prevails.

Do something that makes you skip every day. You’ll change your story. And you just might change the world.

Let me know how you’re changing the world – comment below, or connect with me directly.

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Deb Nelson, principal of deb nelson consulting, is a creative storyteller. She designs and implements communication plans that leverage strategic partnerships and provide innovative solutions for her clients. You can find her on twitter at @nelliedeb.

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  1. Vatsala Shukla
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    September 2, 2015 at 2:08 am

    I stopped skipping years ago after my first slipped disc incident when the metal shelves in my bedroom cupboard collapsed on me, Deb, but metaphorically speaking, I skip with my furry friend Coco every day, especially during our 4 pm walk when we chase the birds and heaven help any cat in the vicinity. 🙂

    Just spending time in nature or with a child, even if of the canine variety is energizing.
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  2. Roz Tanner Evans
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    September 2, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I miss skipping & am at a point where I’m ready to take charge of my mobitiyu. Walking around house again as soon as I post this. Thanks or reminder.

  3. Beverley Golden
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    September 2, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    One of my favourite things to do is to get on a swing and see how high I can pump myself into the sky. As an air sign all things that have to do with the feeling of flying, appeal to me. I love roller coasters too, the thrill of being high and then careening to the lows. Skipping with a child would be lots of fun and I am trying to remember if I liked to skip as a child. It is definitely worth doing to experience the rewards in how it makes us feel! Thanks Deb, for the reminder.
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  4. Joe Butka
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    September 3, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    Skipping no, with 2 left feet I would fall on my face. But you are right, kids know no limits, anything can be done. That is the greats part about being young, oh to be 6 again.
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  5. Joan Harrington
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    September 4, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Thanks for sharing this inspirational post on why it is important to NOT skip a day without doing something fun that makes you laugh and smile. To be young again 🙂
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  6. Kaz says
    September 4, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I skip quite often especially when I’m with my 2 year old daughter! Other than skipping, I also need to do squatting, crawling, lifting and any other kinds of movements you can think of 🙂
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  7. Robin Strohmaier
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    September 4, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    What a wonderful post, Deb, and great reminder to make the time to “skip” each day. Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration!