Far too often than not, I have seen too many people get
caught up in the trails and demands of a full filling life and they tend to
lose sight of where they're going or where they came from to get there. Some
see this as an opportunity to acknowledge their strengths but be aware of their
weaknesses, if any are present. Others see this as a "mistake" or a
mere results of a bad decision made since they aren't where they want to be.
Whichever way you may take this crossroads in life, depending on whether your glass
would be half empty or half full, the most important thing to keep in mind
during this is that it is never too late to make a change in your path and
there is no better time to do it than in the present.
We all
make mistakes and the results are as unsatisfying and they are inevitable. We
can't be expect to always make the best choices at every hour of every day,
that defeats the purpose of free will. However, it isn't the mistakes you make,
it is what you decide to do after the mistake is made. Maybe you cheated more
often on your diet than you would like to admit. Maybe you cut your workout
short because the guys are going to the bar to watch the fights. So now what
can you do to make up for this? You can stay extra strict on your diet for the
following few weeks to make up for the calories. You can increase the number of
workouts you have in a weeks' time to compensate. There are many ways to make
up , but one thing you do not want to do is to have the mind set of, "
Well, I always ruined it for the day so why not just go all out since I'm
already here?" That mindset leads to all the bad things that can happen
when trying to keep your weight in check and your health in order. Slowly , but
surely, the weight starts to come back up as your health declines. Soon after
you notice your clothes aren't fitting well anymore and then that's when the
depression kicks in. The point is, the further down you let yourself slide, the
harder it is to get back to where you were and progress from there. In my
opinion, there is no such thing as "maintaining " You're either
gaining or losing in this game. When you accept that there is some sort of
"Maintenance" phase that you are in, you have begun to accept the
regression that is bound to come.
While
on the other side of the fence, there are those who sort of "
Re-Evaluate" themselves and their progress while trying to get where they
want to be. Those who find themselves doing this are the ones learning how they
react to certain situations that can hurt their progress and can deal with them
better or avoid them entirely. For instance, if they knew the wanted to see a
fight with their buddies on a certain day, they will adjust their workout
schedule and diet accordingly to make it over this minor speed bump. If they
feel they will be in a position to cheat on their diet, they'll eat something
before the temptation sits in, so they will eat less of whatever is in front of
them. Their mindset of constant re-evaluation and progression is what keeps
them in shape year round, keeps them healthy without "Trying", and it also displays leadership in the best
way possible; by example.
Whatever
side of the fence you find yourself on, take a look at yourself and decide if
you like where you are at this point in your life. If you can't say you are
happy honestly, than obviously there is need for a change. If you do, give
yourself a credit for your hard work and know that someone somewhere is looking
to you as an example. Despite where you are, there will never be a time when
you can say," I can't change it. It's too late" and say it honestly.
There is always time to hit the E-brake and make a hard left and change the
direction you're going in life. Remember, it's not about finding time, it's
about making time. The choices you make today with inevitably make you in the
future.
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