I set my intentions for this challenge, made a plan and visualized my success (something I do regularly when setting goals). I am prideful and I had no intentions of losing this challenge. I realized keeping the why or reason I was doing this in the forefront of my mind, packing my gym bag at nights, mapping out the times I would attend the gym and having a schedule of exercises to do helped me immensely and kept me on track. With my plan I had no room for excuses.
That being said, I did miss one day due to illness (vomiting + diarrhea= stay at home). I was initially disappointed but realized I had successfully attended the gym for 29 days, 29 more days than I had in a long time. One day could not take away the greater accomplishment. I am now more committed than ever, and the best part is that I have continued the challenge but this time, the challenge is with me, for myself. I am ready willing, and able and am more empowered. Those 29 days were a warm up for the journey and I am happy to say I have begun. I know things may happen that will set me of course (like illness), but for the most part with my intention, a plan and expectations of success, I am clear I can successfully accomplish my goal of maintaining my mental, emotional and physical wellness.
What are some goals you have? How are you setting yourself up for success?
Wow! You truly do inspire me! I need to get back on track myself. As everyday go by, the feelings of guilt kill my spirit and help me to consume all the inner chubby girl foods I so very love. But you are right...somethings you just have to do. So the social worker in me says I need to start small and build my way up. So at least 2 days a week I need to be getting to the gym. Saturday and Sunday here I go! Btw, that's next week not this Saturday/Sunday.
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