Each day is a day closer to achieving my short term and long term goals. What we need to do is recognize that we are awesome and things can get done as long as we put all of our energies into it.
So why do we put things off so long? Why don't we take action on the things that mean the most to us? What if we set small manageable goals instead of looking at the big oppressive picture in front of us? If we take small steps towards it and spread it out over a few days, weeks, or months, more than likely, we will get there. Every small step is a win!
I think people would be happier if they were accomplishing things they didn't think were possible. Just this past week my son and I accomplished moving my grandmother's solid mahogany hutch into our dining room. We cleaned it, dusted it, painted on the finish again and decorated it beautifully. It has totally changed the tone of our dining room now. This is an example of a small house project that I normally never have time to do during the school year and finally feel a sense of accomplishment for this sentimental project of restoration where I brought her hutch back to life. Now we can enjoy it for years to come.
Another example was when everyone doubted that I could walk into a place and get hired because I believed in myself, I proved everyone wrong. I have never been happier being a personal trainer. It is something I could always envision myself doing and it is personally the most rewarding job I have ever done. Just like teaching, you are training and teaching people to make fitness a lifelong commitment. It is identical to how we as teachers inspire children to be lifelong learners. Granted I have studied, applied myself and maintained my commitment to being better every day. By never giving up on myself or those who I help, has inspired me to be the best that I can be in the field that I have chosen and to continue to work hard. The most important thing. is a good bit of advice from my Nan. She said, "Hunny, just do what you love and you will be great at it." So I did and I love it! When it doesn't seem like work at all that means you were born to do it. When it feels like drudgery, it is time to make a change. You can't fake your way through life. Then you aren't being genuine.
Why don't we take chances more often? What have we got to lose? Isn't it worth just trying?
Write down three things that you would like to do in the next year or get started on. By setting small goals more than likely you will get at least one of them accomplished or off the ground.
Look at Lance Armstrong, everyone doubted him that he could enter the Tour de France for an 8th time and four years older. Look at the results! He is unstoppable and the only one who never stopped believing in him was himself.
For me I always wanted a Masters degree and never thought it would be possible. But after diligent research, here I am only three classes away from completing it. This is one of those things that makes you really proud of yourself that you achieved and something your family and friends are blown away by. Once again if it is something you want, than go get it.
By believing in yourself and taking action on the things you want to accomplish your dreams will come true...............................Really!
Monday, July 27, 2009
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