motivational quotes: week six

Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.
Doug Firebaugh

I love this quote, because it is incredibly motivating to me. Every night when I lay down to sleep, it's intensely rewarding to realize that I achieved that day's goals, and that those small goals are stepping stones that had to be crossed in order to get to my larger life goals. I love knowing that not a day was wasted, that every single day, I did something that inches me closer to my better tomorrow, and to my better quality of life.

Wasting days is a thing of the past. Now, every so often, a day where I don't do much of anything is alright. I've earned those days, and really, they aren't rewards for hard work. They are days where I can reboot, rejuvenate, relax. It gives my muscles a chance to cool down so the next time they are worked, they work hard. Off days are simply times to recuperate and reflect on the week before.

These days happen sparingly, and I enjoy them when they do, but I find myself battling a lump of guilt in my chest that threatens to darken my mind. I feel guilty for "wasting" a whole day. To avoid this feeling, I must remember this week's motivational quote. Even if I take a day off from exercising, I have to be doing something that pushes me toward my ultimate goals. Even if it's something as small as planning my meals for the next week, I have to do something that is beneficial to me in the long run.

I suggest you do the same. At the end of the day, reflect on what you accomplished that day. If your biggest accomplishment was "finding the right channel to watch Stargate before the episode started" then maybe you need to re-evaluate your goals and what you're doing to meet them. Otherwise, add up the small accomplishments throughout the day and they will add up to one big accomplishment: Getting a few inches closer to your goal.

If I can do it, so can you!