So last week I was set a challenge by a friend…as you know, I love a good challenge!
If you take a peek at my last blog; he figuratively slapped me in the face to make a point of my need to keep going, moving forward and make the time to write. Write my book…as planned.
Ok, I came up with some fairly convincing excuses, as we all can do from time to time AND time was one of them. So now following what was my idea, well not exactly my idea, but a topic I once trained people in ‘Time Management.’ Time Management, boring blah blah blah…yawning as I think of this idiom… but maybe not so boring after all!
I’ve realised that when making this into a challenge or even wanting to prove my friend WRONG…(grinning as I write). Children do this all the time, maybe the child still hasn’t left my mind yet. I am currently enjoying the step I have made to move closer to my goal and not see it as a chore.
This could even be compared to training for a marathon, putting in the time, the km’s, the effort, this all comes out to be a positive result in the end, right?
To refresh your mind on what my challenge is; I promised my friend last week I’d set aside at least one hour (this included switching off my phone and email) to write at a specific time each day giving my book the respect it deserves AND the people who read it. These words made me realise there was a true meaning to this challenge and not just about proving my friend wrong. The report; I am even writing more than one hour most days!
Well, what if we looked at this even in our bigger picture? We could make everyday efforts a challenge in our own mind or have a friend, partner or even colleague make us accountable if this is what’s needed to move forward.
Instead of making excuses to our imaginary friend in our mind whom always understands and allows us to get away with missing that training session, or eating that extra cake or just finishing off the last cigarette packet for the one millionth time, or even just watching another two hours of TV. But what’s wrong with that? I hear your brains humming 🙂 Nothing!
Nothing if you are good with creating a gap that’s way too big to even contemplate your goal. A gap away (not toward) from you running a marathon and empowering your son, or you losing weight and feeling great about yourself for fitting into those slim jeans, or you quitting the cigarettes for better health and seeing your kids grow, or you spending more quality time with your partner than with a box opposite your couch.
Remind yourself when setting your challenge and reaching for your goal to focus on what you are aiming for…just sayin’
The Power Is In Me…it’s in You too!
Donna
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