Motivation

Today's topic: Staying Focused and Motivated!

As time goes on, and distractions arise, the temptation to quit or stray always pops up: often when most inconvenient... At these times we often question ourselves, and why we are doing the things we do, and if they truly are important. At this point, this very vulnerable point, it is so important to remember why you started doing what you are doing. Whether its a vow to eat healthy, to work out everyday, to start school again: whatever your goal is- remember it! Write it down and hang up so you can look at it everyday. You made that goal for a reason, and that reason is important because it was important for YOU!

Often times we feel selfish for doing things for ourselves. But by doing something that makes you happy, that happiness will shine through to everything else in your life, spreading joy to others when you don't even know it. I know you've seen it- I know I have. When people are happy and positive it radiates into everything they do. Its the people who greet you with a smile every time, who hold doors, and always have a 'can do' attitude. You'd be surprised how one accomplishment of your own can open the doors to so many more.

And what to do when we don't meet our goal? Or have had a bad day? Move on! I read an article from a trainer who told her clients to take their goals one week at a time. Say, you couldn't make it to the gym 2 days, and you treated yourself to dinner one night- that's still 5 successful days!! This can be applied to anything in life! One mistake is not the end of the world- we have so much to be grateful, and excited, for in this life!

Often obstacles and life challenges are daunting and 'easier sad than done', but by always doing your best you will have no regrets. I hope this brings encouragement to anyone who reads this!

"There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward." Kahlil Gibran