Late January and early February is usually the time of year I begin feeling defeated.
Recommit
I’ve already “failed” to meet my own unrealistic expectations for New Year Resolutions like reading for 30 minutes before bed every night and getting up 15 minutes earlier to get a short workout in before getting ready for work. I caught a germ of some kind and was home sick for a couple of days. Had to cancel my exercise for a week–doctor’s orders. I stepped on the scale for my weekly weigh in—self-imposed, by the way. The needle hasn’t moved. Normally I would throw my hands up and say, maybe next year!
This year is different. Although I am seriously botching up my resolutions, I’m not feeling defeated. I’m not wallowing in “what could have been” and “if only I had…” So, what’s the difference? As I lay my head down each night I reflect on my successes. I know sounds corny, right? Seriously, I give myself a mental high five for that apple I ate instead of the donut. I give myself credit for making incremental progress on my personal and professional goals. And finally, I RECOMMIT. I recommit to my original goals.
I’m finding that each day I’m getting closer to fulfilling my original intentions for the year. I’ve stopped looking in the rearview mirror and reminding myself of what’s gone wrong and focusing on a future where things naturally go right.
As you go out and serve this week, think about the importance of what you do. Honor it. Give yourself a mental high five. And RECOMMIT to the positive future that is YOURS for the taking.
