The Little Things

Sometimes we don't give ourselves credit for the little things we do on a regular basis.  Instead, we focus on the big, glorious achievements, but those don't come along all that often.  The daily tasks of eating well, packing snacks, filling up on more fruits and veggies, going to the gym AGAIN, getting your steps in AGAIN, filling your water bottle AGAIN may not feel like a big win at the time, but adding these routines up over time, they become healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle.  That is a glorious major achievement.  And, if you happen to be someone who always packs snacks and drinks lots of water, maybe you forgot that this wasn't always your normal behavior.  You had to learn to do these things, remind yourself until they became the habits you may presently take for granted. 

Good health is created one meal at a time, one moment at a time, one workout at a time, one good night's sleep at a time, one mindset shift at a time.  Good healthy habits become the foundation you build your day on, and they reward you.  You feel physically better.  You feel mentally clearer.  You feel more positive self esteem because you are actually doing what you set out to do.  This is a momentous occasion, and you benefit from giving yourself credit for your efforts.  By focusing on what you are doing well and acknowledging how it makes you feel, knowing that you are succeeding can keep you inspired to keep going. 

This life is not for the faint of heart.  Pause every so often and give yourself credit for showing up for yourself, your dreams, your health.  Re-experience those good feelings that come from recognizing the life you enjoy is the one you choose, day in and day out.