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I don’t like to exercise. I don’t get excited to work out. If I could stay healthy and fit without ever exercising, I would be in heaven. But what did I go and do? I signed myself up for a 30 day challenge at my hot yoga studio. I have to get up at 5:20 every morning and get my butt to yoga class by 6am for 30 days straight. Let me say that again: 30 days straight. No lazy days, no “I’m on my period and don’t want to go” days, and no “I’m going to sleep in” days.
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Why did I do this to myself? Because I wanted to challenge myself. Not physically, although, I know I will be greatly challenged in that regard. I want to challenge myself mentally. I’m pretty good at starting things and then coming to the conclusion that that task was too grand and setting it aside. I can write a book of excuses, really good ones, to get out of anything. I stay in my comfort zone and rarely push myself to the extent I know I can go.
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I’m done with that now. I want to prove to myself that I can do anything that I put my mind to. Don’t get me wrong, I have accomplished a lot…but I know I haven’t even come close to seeing my true potential.
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So, for 2011 I’m starting off with the 30 day challenge at hot yoga. I will succeed. Then, I am going to enjoy the remaining 2011 with more challenges and fewer excuses . I want to push myself into that zone where it’s a little uncomfortable, but it feels damn good when I have conquered whatever I may be working on at the time.
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I am strong, in mind and body. I know that, but I have yet to fully show that to myself. Starting today that is all going to change.
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I encourage everyone to do this. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Make a habit out of it and show yourself and all those around you your true inner strength. Those of us with kids, remember they are always watching. Why don’t we show them that challenge is good, it’s what makes us grow and learn.
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I will check back when I’ve completed my 30 day challenge, to let you all know that I just achieved something that I normally would have given up on. I will report back to you about how amazing it makes me feel to decide to do something for myself and stick to it.
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Please share your goals with me here…I will be your accountability partner. I will check back in with you to make sure you are keeping up with your challenge. If I can do it, anyone can.
