As my life has seen many changes in the last 6 months, I’ve
found myself feeling like I’m holding status quo or the only thing I’m not
failing at is failing! It feels as if every area of life is changing and I need
to SPRINT to keep up, but I’m just
trotting along!
Have you ever felt this way? Like forward progression has
halted and you’re unsure where you’re headed? I know that I’m not failing; on
the other hand, I’m not feeling very successful.
The other day I read
a quote that said that changes are often subtle and imperceptible, and those
that live in the past don’t have much future.
Each time we think or commit to do better, we have
progressed! I’m slowly realizing that sometimes you have to come back to
“status quo” to start moving forward again. You also have to let go of the
past! Forward progression comes in
cycles and often looks a lot like a roller coaster: highs and lows, fast and
slow, moments of exhilaration and excitement, and other times holding back due
to fear of what is coming ahead. Once you make it through the ride one might
say “that wasn’t so bad” or even “let’s do it again”. It’s the initial step of
commitment, of buckling the seat belt, that’s hard. So let’s do it together and
start Moving
Forward!!!
Here’s my plan to begin moving forward again and challenge
you to JOIN ME.
We are going to:
a)
Pick AT LEAST one area that we would like to
progress in.
b)
Identify triggers or cues that lead to the
behavior you want to change.
c)
List one way you plan to move forward in that
area each day(routine).
d)
Finally, set a follow up date to check on our
status(plan).
e)
KEY:
Make sure it is feasible for you and not so drastic that’ll you’ll stop after a
few days or even a week. Change takes time, patience, and multiple attempts!
Make it so easy it’s hard to NOT do it!
I’ve found with this
stressful time and admittedly decreased “caring”; I’ve not been as attentive to
what I put in my mouth. In the past when I was more cautious I had improved
mood, increased energy, and better weight management.
A)
Healthier eating: specifically decreasing sugar
intake
B)
I eat sugar when I am stressed or at night after
the kids have gone to bed(social eating with my husband).
C)
I will fill my water bottle each morning and
brush my teeth with the kids each night.
D)
In one month we’ll address Moving Forward
again and build upon improving the routine (step C)
If you feel comfortable I’d
love to hear what you’re working on, what’s working for you, and any other
input! Leave in the Comments below.
