So, how are we all doing ? I am feeling great, started c25k last night, I enjoyed it, I hope everyone else did ! In 8 weeks time, provided everyone puts in the hard work, we will be running 5k together.
For anyone starting something new, exercise or otherwise, it is daunting. You might question why are you doing it, will you be able for it, what happens if you can't do it, what happens if you are the slowest, most unfit , etc etc etc... The one thing all of these thoughts have in common are that they are all negative ! You are almost setting yourself up for failure even before you start.
If you are one of those people who tries to talk yourself out of something even before you brgin, then please try to not hamper your efforts by being negative !
It is hard enough to get into a regular exercise routine, with life throwing challenges at you all the time, then it is going to be even more difficult if you are thinking negative thoughts !
So, instead of saying "what if", or "I can't", tell yourself "I can do this and I will!".
The visualisation method is something that is spoken about regularly. This involves picturing yourself being the person you want to become. If you want to start running, imagine yourself crossing the finish line of your first 5k, if you want to lose weight, then have a picture in your mind of you being slim and trim. Then, when you are tempted to miss a training session, or tempted to binge on cake and biscuits, bring up the picture of the slim and trim you in your head. You won't be long about dropping the biscuits !
Once you are being positive, and can visualise the end result, it makes the job in hand a little easier ! I am sure Padraig Harrington yesterday didn't tell himself that he won't win the golf ! He stayed positive, and focused, and got one million Dollars as a result ! If we had that carrot of a million dangling in front of us, I'm sure we would be focused too !!
After being positive, it is all about consistency, determination and patience to get to your goals. The harder the goal to achieve, the greater the satisfaction once you reach your goal !
So keep plugging away at whatever your goal is, keep focused, work hard, stay disciplined. And don't ever compare yourself to anyone else ! Everyone achieves their goals in different time frames, genetics play a role here I believe !
It may take a long time to reach your goal, it may take months or even years, therefore you have got to have patience, and whatever you do, do not give up! Never lose focus, and if you do lose focus for a little while, don't worry ! Just refocus and start again. It is a marathon to reach your goals, not a sprint !!
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