That's life, isn't it?
That is really how it works. Everyday we get up knowing that we need to move on...go forward....we resolve to do it right this time.
For about a day, a few days....until you see that irresistible thing at the store or on the counter...or you've had a tough day or stuff is just falling out of the sky around you and all of a sudden the really good and positive steps you are taking feel like they are embedded in cement.
So what do you do??? You sit. Stagnant. While life moves forward.
Here is what I know about life and choices:
We each choose how we deal with the stuff of our lives. None of us are victims to it. We cannot really control the outside stuff-what people say or how they think. But we do have FULL control of how we choose to react.
We are all wired differently, that is true. We each react differently to stress, sadness, happiness, and both good and bad fortune, that is also true.
We are also accountable to ourselves.
The quality of your life is a direct result of what you put into it and what you want out of it.
Is it enough to spend our lives 100% of our precious finite time serving the needs of others?
Is it enough to spend 100% of our precious finite time feeling bad about taking time for ourselves?
In this new year, what do each of you really want? Immediately? 6 months from now? 1 year from now? 5 years from now?? More Food for thought:
1- Do you have an all or nothing mind-set?
In the new year...what about an 80/20 rule CONSISTASNTLY?
2-Do you have the "I'm on a diet" mind-set?
In the new year let's shift the mind-set to lifestyle eating and problem solving eating weaknesses incrementally
3-Do you fear "public failure?"
I would submit those around you are cheering observers who, in reality, have their own struggles. They are just like you. They admire you for your everyday struggle.
4- Essential: Fitness needs to be FUN.
Yes, you have to put in the work to be fit enough to do the fun stuff....but really, while doing that prep work it helps to work in your life to find activities you actually like to do. Example: you like to swim....so do the work in the gym to make you strong enough to swim well. Get it?
5- Embrace new and interesting technology to aid in elevated fitness levels.
It's fun and motivating!!!!
6-Make a plan for change AND BE SPECIFIC!
I want to loose weight an get in shape is waaaaay to general.
First, ask yourself WHY because then we can break it down enough to create specific goals and concrete reasons. This is where sitting down and talking is a good tool. Reflective feedback can be very valuable information.
7- Pay attention to your little victories.
Way too often we set HUGE goals....which is in itself OK...however in setting these big goals we forget that along the way all the little accomplishments that happen as a result of setting this big goal are really important and significant too!
Love yourself! Allow yourself to enjoy the sense of satisfaction and pride of accomplishment that comes from moving forward in your life!
