After working hard yesterday and going to bed late, staying under the nice warm covers with a cat snuggled in the crook of my arm was mighty enticing this morning.
I actually thought about blowing off my work out completely, or if there was another time of day I could get it in. But after a few minutes of this kind of thinking I returned to my reasons Why I want to exercise and follow my plan. I got up.
Having a powerful reason Why you want to achieve a goal will make a huge difference in doing the necessary actions—even when you don’t feel like it, or there are more immediately attractive options calling to you.
One of my best friends is using inspiring her mother during her recovery from cancer as a reason Why she has decided to run a marathon.
She wrote her mom a beautiful letter outlining how running a marathon and recovering from cancer are similar, and how they will be taking on these tough challenges together. That is such a compelling reason Why. You know that on those mornings it’s tough to get out of bed, my friend will be lacing up her running shoes. And her mom will be, too.
Keeping your reason Why front and center is also important, so that when there is an easier choice to make, you remember and can tap into that inner motivation. I keep my goals taped to my computer screen and review my vision and reasons Why daily.
My friend’s mom is getting that letter framed, and you know looking at it every day will inspire her to keep moving forward with her recovery. The day that my friend runs her marathon, they will both be able to look back to where they started and celebrate how far they have come.
What are the reasons you want to achieve your goal? Include the obvious, such as wanting to look good in a swimsuit if your goal is to lose weight, but dig deeper for that reason that resonates with your heart.
Is it to provide a positive example for your kids? It is to be healthy enough to run and play with your grand-kids? Is it to inspire others? Is it to reclaim your life?
What can you do to keep your heartfelt reasons Why front and center in your mind? How can you tap into that resulting emotion to inspire you to take the necessary actions?
Together we can do it!
Love it! Wonderful inspiration.
Thanks, Kristin! I appreciate you!
Great Monday post! I’m going to write out a few “whys” right now…
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know! Happy Monday!
Great post! The why is always a great motivator, you can already see it with the kids asking the famous why question. It gets yourself thinking about things as well. I can see that it will help to move forward.
Thanks so much! I appreciate the comments!
Great Monday morning message. Though I hear you on wanting to stay snuggled up with a cat in the crook of your arm…. that is hard to break away from. Good for you for sticking to your goals. 🙂
Thanks, Currie! Yes, cats can make it a hard extraction for sure, but you have to do what you have to do! Appreciate you!
I am just overwhelmed by your support on this! Thank you so much, my friend! And your post is brilliant, as usual!
Love,
Julia
Thank you, Julia! I think you are amazing. You inspire me! Love, Hanna
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