If you have read this blog for any period of time you will notice that I gravitate to whatever motivational techniques and devices I can find to keep me going. I have my up days and down days. What I have noticed about myself is on my up days, I am experiencing the reality of living with positive expectation, even if there are no evidence of success. On my down days, I notice my self-talk has been clouding my brain with a defeatist's mantra.
It is the little things that make the most impact. I have to acknowledge that I have not been the smartest at strategically lining up the knowledge I have gained into forming small rituals that slowly get me where I want to be going. Luckily for me, I believe each day is an opportunity to start fresh, re-boot and achieve the success and happiness I desire.
I have embraced the idea of enjoying the journey not just yearning for the destination. Any amount of progress motivates me. I think I will definitely benefit from establishing a few small scale rituals, like I have done with my marathon training, in other areas of my life, especially my career. No time like the present.
I stumbled upon this short clip by Tony Robbins that talks about raising your standards and changing your rituals. Just what I need to get my re-boot started.
Check it out. Tony Robbins is not a successful life coach for nothing. Perhaps you may find something you can use for yourself!
Kevin, you seem a great example of someone `enjoying the journey'; already an upbeat dude & a positive person to be around.
ReplyDeleteSo yeah, we all have bad days...but my money's on you to make it.
Cheers, ic
Thanks so much, Ian!
ReplyDeleteI do my best to enjoy the journey otherwise what's the point?
Be well, my friend!