One Good Thing For You

I often hear members tell me that they are overwhelmed with life, their job, their family, finances, etc.  At times like that, it can be extremely challenging to simply get through the day, let alone improve your life, your weight loss, your healthy habits, your gym attendance, etc.  At times like that, all the power of your desire is beaten down by life forces beyond your control.  Instead of giving up entirely, managing expectations is the next best thing.  It is the difference between feeling good about one small thing so that you can get through.  That one small thing can be taking the stairs once or drinking more water or asking for an apple with your sandwich instead of chips.  But that one small effort in the midst of a storm means you are still, no matter what, keeping yourself accountable to yourself.  Sometimes that can feel like the biggest victory of all.

On the other hand, when times are not so busy or stressful, you can do all those other things like set manageable goals that are relevant and doable and and specific and timely and worth your effort.  You can find accountability buddies.  You can grocery shop on a full stomach and meal prep and freeze for the future.  You can go to exercise class and socialize afterwards and feel superhuman.  You can meditate and clear out clutter and be proud that you only possess items that bring you joy.  Yes, all that is possible.  Just not every day and not necessarily every week.  

Life is a journey worth living, full of twists and turns and temporary pit stops that no one had in mind.  Yours, mine and everyone else's.  That's normal.  Cultivating the courage of spirit to simply put one foot forward just because you deserve, at the very least ONE GOOD THING FOR YOU is heroic.  

With Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, take a moment to consider the courageous moves you have made for yourself that have meant everything to you, in your heart.  Let there be one good thing for you that you recall and relive.  Let that fulfillment be your one good thing for you.