My dear friend texts me every Sunday, one simple word - "blog?"
He texts more than that, of course, however that one little word with a question mark is his way of reminding me to write a blog post and letting me know he supports my coaching and writing endeavors.
So why do I procrastinate at times?
In the last post I closed with how the best laid plans of mice and men get overturned by circumstance. In the case of the month of May, I had listed it as Physical Health month for this blogging year - and it is Bike Month - an activity I enjoy doing. However, I have become less and less active over the last few years, and writing on physical health just reminds me how unmotivated I am to get more physical activity into my life. I know - in my head - that physical activity will help me lose those 30+ extra pounds I now carry and I will sleep better at night, among other things.
So, why am I so resistant to bringing physical activity back into my life, particular since I enjoy being active?
Commitment, or rather the lack thereof.
Unless I am truly committed to doing something, I am likely not to follow through on taking action - even when I know doing something is for my own benefit.
So how do I build that commitment, that resolve, that follow through?
By committing to it just for today - just for the present moment.
Addiction recovery groups that follow the 12-step process have two sayings - Easy Does It and One Day at A Time.
By taking life one day at a time, we build weeks, months, years, and decades.
By taking action one day at a time, we build success.
So what actions are you taking today to build your next success?
CALL TO ACTION: Pick one thing to do today to build your next success - and do it!
Until next time, Namaste!
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Questions? Comments? Feel free to leave a comment on this post or e-mail at the address given below.
Beth Henderson, MaXIMIzer
maximize.beth@gmail.com
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