"People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent." —-Bob Dylan”

Modern society is optimized for convenience and the hectic pace of modern life is one of the reasons convenience drives most of the daily decisions we make. Although modern conveniences like cars and remote controls make life easier in many ways, they also encourage a more sedentary lifestyle that can negatively impact our health, longevity and well-being. Also, seeking ease in life for its own sake can unintentionally lead to feeling unhealthy, complacent, isolated and unfulfilled. We often default to the most convenient choice whether it’s how we spend our time, where or how we shop or what we choose to eat without considering alternatives that may be better for us in the long run---but, what are we giving up by automatically choosing the most convenient options?

When we’re hungry, we often choose the food that is most convenient (and probably less healthy) at that moment (i.e. grub hub delivery) instead of actually getting up and visiting a cafe’, restaurant or grocery store. Eating healthier often requires planning and meal preparation time which forces us to trade some time and convenience for better nutrition, better health and better quality of life in return. Convenience certainly makes life easier in many ways but it doesn’t necessarily make life better.

Onward and upward.