Keep At It!

Starting out is never easy. Nobody becomes good at something overnight. I remember when I started running, I couldn't maintain a jog for more than 10 seconds. Actually, the first time I tried sprinting, I fell flat on my face! My legs were too weak to support my weight! Looking back, I realize just how far I have come. I run everyday, love it, and I'm officially registered for the Scotiabank half marathon in September.

On the other end of things, I took an Aikido class a few years back. It was so hard that I couldn't walk for a week afterward. The moves seemed so complicated. I just could not imagine ever being able to do that with my body. I made excuses: I don't like having to repeatedly fall down. I don't want someone (literally!) twisting my arm, the classes are too early/too far/too expensive etc. I never did go back....

When I started belly dancing last September I noticed many similarities between the Aikido class and dancing. My body felt too uncoordinated, and I didn't think it would ever grow accustomed to the movements. Ten months later I'm still at it, and getting much better! Again I look back and realize what amazing progress I have made. It has not been easy, far from it but it just brings this huge smile to my face. I always have this huge "I'm doing it" buzz. It makes me realize just how much I like to be challenged, and the reward to my well being and confidence is indescribable!

Perseverance is a quality that should be exercised, and worked on regularly because hard work, dedication, and commitment will overflow into other areas of your life. It will result in improved productivity, confidence, and mental focus/toughness.

There is no doubt that there will be bad days, maybe even bad weeks, where motivation is low. The fact is, you have to proceed. Whether it's the new fitness program, activity, or nutrition program.

Push through obstacles, stomp down the hurdles and keep at it!

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