I just recently completed Morning Meltdown 100. One hundred days of cardio, strength, core, flexibility, boxing, and yoga.
It was a great workout.
I feel Motivated. Inspired.
In episode #79, Jericho McMatthews said, “If you want to create change on the outside, you’ve got to make it happen on the inside first. That means you’ve got to make up your mind.”
This is so true. It wasn’t finishing the 100 days of workouts that made me feel motivated and inspired. I was feeling that before I even had the results or got to the finish line. We tend to think that we are a certain way because we have the results to prove it.
Scenario #1: I’m unhealthy because I’m 100 pounds overweight. That’s a thought. A thought that probably brings up feelings of sluggishness or lethargy. Those feelings aren’t going to create the desired actions and results. From those feelings, we probably sit on the couch every evening binging on shows.
Scenario #2: I’m 100 pounds overweight, but my body is amazing. That’s a thought. Maybe one you don’t believe right now. But really think about it. Quit entertaining your “go-to” thought about how out of shape you are and think about how your legs get you from home to work every day. Your arms that lift toddlers and give teenagers hugs.
You can find evidence for both thoughts.
But from the thought, “My body is amazing” you might experience a feeling of appreciation for your body. Then you are more likely to create some actions beginning with positive self-talk (thanks body for allowing me to walk to the mailbox) or giving back to your body by slowing down when eating and enjoying the taste of food rather than eating quickly. Because seriously, taste buds are pretty amazing.
It’s the thought that will make you feel motivated or inspired to take the actions that will get you the results you want.
What thought creates feelings of motivation for you? Try it on and start creating the life you want.
