Please understand that my whole purpose in sharing Mid Week Motivation with you each week is to do my best to provide you with information, guidance, and if all else fails, a good ole kick in the pants to get you up, motivated, and moving to achieve your goals.
We are now in the second month of the new year, and yes it's flying by very quickly already. How are those New Year's Resolutions going so far? Are you still on track? Have you abandon them all together? Or are you still waiting for the right time to get started and commit to making this year different.
"Our past and our future simultaneously exist in our present" -- Unknown
There is no better time to start your rolling and stretching program than today. There is nothing special about tomorrow, except one more day will have passed that you have missed the opportunity to move forward. Choosing to start making better choices in your food can begin today -- with your next meal. Why wait? Start giving your body the fuel it needs to get healthy, shed those extra unwanted pounds, and get a good night sleep tonight.
Over and over again I hear all sorts of excuses (notice I said excuses not reasons) about why someone hasn't begun the work of being their best selves. The excuses range from family obligations, to work schedules, to a lack of time. But guess what:
your family wants you to be healthy so you'll be around to enjoy all of the family activities (not to mention having the energy to be present to enjoy them).
if your work schedule is that busy, chances are, you of all people need that personal time to exercise; to get rid of the days stress and to assure that you maintain your health since you're under such a stressful schedule
and if a lack of time is your excuse, then it sounds like some serious time management and prioritization is what's in order.
You need, deserve, and require physical activity on a regular, if not daily basis. It's what helps you stay in balance, productive, and clear in thought. Giving all sorts of excuses won't help you achieve anything except stagnation.
Quite honestly, I think one of my clients put it best, "We live in an age where everyone wants to start on third and be the star running to home plate. No one wants to do the work it takes to get to third in the first place".
"Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work" -- H. L. Hunt American Oil Magnate
You can achieve, accomplish, or succeed at just about anything you put your mind to doing. But you'll first have to decide what it is you want to achieve (remember, it's not a true goal if you don't write it down and share it with someone), how important it is to you, and what you're willing to exchange in order to achieve that goal.
It may mean you'll have to go to bed earlier, in order to get up early to get your workout in.
It may mean you'll have to spend a little more time in the evening preparing your food for the next day, to make sure you stay on track with your nutrition.
It may mean you'll have to say no to certain social activities, in order to keep your priorities straight so that you get done what truly needs to be done.
But be clear, you can start today. You can achieve your goals in spite of the circumstances that are in front of you.
If Not Now, Then When?
Get on Track and Stay on Track!