When starting this post I wasn’t sure if I would go the route of quiet encourager or in-your-face motivator.
I’m going with the latter.
Sometimes, one needs the no-holds-barred push to call you out on the never-ending list of excuses. Sometimes the honest shouts of inspiration are needed to penetrate selective hearing. I’m here today to say:
Enough.
It’s time to stop talking about your goals and DO them.
Because I *know* you can.
And deep down, you know it too.
See, I get it. I really do. For years I listened to those around me tell me I can’t do something. For instance, sports: Why try? You will be last. In fact some would point out in some races I was last (as if that wasn’t already clear). You’re not fast enough, not strong enough, blah blah blah.
What they started was a long time of self-doubt. When things got hard I would hear the negative creep in and I believed the “I can’t do this.”
Boom.
It was the day “I can” entered my mindset. It was the day that “I can” became a louder voice than “I can’t.”
Do I still struggle with it? Some days, yes. But “I can” is always the victor in the end.
I’m here to tell you – go for it.
No more excuses.
Set three goals that you want to accomplish by the end of the year.
Want to be more active? Then do it. Afraid the neighbors will see you walking around the block? Get over it. You are pursuing a healthier you…that is what matters.
Because today:
You can.
Say it. Believe it.
Because I believe in you.
What are your three goals? Let’s follow up in December to see your status!
xo
Kelly
Great post, Kelly, thanks for sharing. These are words we can all afford to hear every day!
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Thanks so much! Yes, sometimes a little “tough love” goes a long way!
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I love that the one saying you can’t hasn’t tried it. That is so often the case. Great post! Thanks.
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It really is, isn’t it? I think sometimes we overlook that fact. I was fortunate that someone was wise enough to point that out to me- now when I hear digging comments, I tend to retort “When you get out and do this, then you can say something.”
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and with friends who lift us up, we are able to believe that we can do all things.
ok maybe not in sweats and trainers, but you lift me up
And YOU lift ME up! It is so important to surround yourself with positive people. I am so lucky to have focused more on that in my life. It has made a WORLD of difference.
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I do need to hear this every so often. I have some goals and I will get them done by the end of the year. Yes, I will!
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YES YOU WILL! 3 goals are VERY doable.
You CAN do it!
Kelly recently posted..A Little Encouragement is All it Takes
My goal is to be consistent in exercising 3x a week. I already have yoga so that just leaves 2 other times to bike or run or swim. Should be doable, but definitely a challenge.
Another goal is to not eat sugar in secret. I know it sounds silly, but I eat sugar all the time just like that and I want to stick to eating it only when I’m sharing a dessert with other people.
Two goals are good enough for me.
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I think your goals are just right. If it becomes challenging with time…just remember to keep power workouts in your back pocket; pick 3 things and do 3 sets of 10 repetitions; Jumping Jacks, push-ups leaning on your counter, lifting a gallon of milk…whatever you choose. I do these every day at 2pm- 10 jumping jacks, 10 push ups and 10 sit-ups.
Cutting back on sugar does not sound silly- (my weakness is cheese. Who can possibly eat a suggested serving?! haha! Not me!) And eating WITH others will make it so much more enjoyable!
You will rock your goals. I have no doubt!
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Yes! Good one and I totally agree! do I have to stop at 3 goals though??
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Most definitely NOT!! I picked 3 because usually, one goal on the list is already close to being checked off anyway…and conquering 2 more will seem like cake.
If you have more?! AWESOME! I say GO FOR IT!!!
You CAN do it!
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Okay, I’ve been thinking about this. I need to do it but I’m so wary of committing. All the new baby craziness makes it seem impossible, but the new baby weight needs to come off.
So I will go easy on myself and choose one goal, and that is to exercise more. It’s been 6 weeks, I’m feeling good and I need to get to work.
So… okay then. Count me in.
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