Guest Post – Sneha from Limit Free Lifestyle
There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results. (Unknown)
Hello my dear friends! I hope you're having a wonderful day. Are you looking forward to anything special this weekend? I’m continuing my blogging comeback with another Creative Weekend To-Do List, plus shopping with a girlfriend & hanging out with the Mister.
I'm really looking forward to sharing today's guest post from Sneha. Her ideas and suggestions on committing to what matters are especially helpful as we move into a new season. I am excited to implement her tips and hope you find the post inspiring too.
When she’s not at work in the 9 to 5 world, Sneha is a writer, amateur photographer, traveler, and fanatic of coffee and chocolate. She blogs about work, health, money, self development and a hodgepodge of other favorite topics over at limitfreelifestyle.wordpress.com. Sneha is always is open to your thoughts, questions, positive comments and guest posting opportunities. Contact her at limitfreelifestyle@gmail.com and follower her on Twitter, @twiterrific84.
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This is a post about commitment. To yourself. To your goals. To the parts of your life that matter to you.
How many of the things you said you would do this year, the habits you said you would form, and the goals you said you would work on, have you actually started on? Okay, so you've started on them, but have you been consistent? Have you really committed to them?
Here are a few ways to be committed to those interests:
- Plan it out. Heard of that saying "fail to plan, plan to fail”? I'm a big fan of setting small realistic goals (so I know they are achievable) that lead up to the big picture. Have your goals in mind and then follow through and execute the steps you want to take towards reaching your goal. Are you running in a race? Set aside time each day to work on this goal. Eat well. Decide on the distances you want to run each day.
- Visualize it. Giving up a certain vice (mine is chocolate) for a while? Write it down. Put it on a calendar or in a place where you remind yourself of the goal each day and you can see how far you've come along. Maybe you'll accomplish your goal time and have the energy to push it even further.
- Use positive affirmation. Let yourself know that you will accomplish your goal no matter how long it takes or how difficult it will be. Allow yourself to stay in the present. Don't worry about how you did yesterday or what will happen tomorrow. Just look at how you're doing right now. Surround yourself with positivity and it will help you stay motivated.
- Join a team/find a support group. This will make it easier and even more enjoyable to do what you want. Don't be afraid to ask for help here. Maybe you're training for a race. Maybe you're trying to raise money for a cause. Whatever it is , it might be easier if you're not in it alone. After all you're in a place where you share a common goal. You can encourage each other, find out what works for each individual and incorporate those actions to get what you want.
- Be persistent. I know. We live in a world that goes so fast that when we want something, it means we want it quick. Sometimes the results won't come as fast as we'd like. But no worries, keep at it and the results will show through, even if at a slow pace. Instead of being disappointed that you're not at your final result, take notice of the small changes that are getting you there.
- Enjoy the ride. Isn't that what they always say--it isn't about the final destination, but rather about the journey taken to get there. Don't beat yourself up over not accomplishing the goal as fast as you thought you might.
- Take some time off. You've been working so hard at your goals-- which is great! But don't hesitate to give yourself some down time to rest and regenerate your energy.
- Read pieces of encouragement. Whether it's with books or quotes or anything else, this will help you stay in a positive frame of mind and will help you work to your goal. Not to mention it will add a smile to your face.
- Keep learning. What are some mistakes you've made on this journey? What are ways to improve your process? Challenge yourself to think about this as you work.
Image Credit: Run:Swiftly via lululemon athletica
