Today I want to share with you the freedom of choice in conjunction with momentum. You see, when you build momentum, it can fuel you to make better choices. For the past year, I have been working hard on regaining my health and fitness. I have also been working on my mental health, becoming the best version of me. Not only for myself, but for those around me. Because I have been consistent with both, it is much easier to choose actions that are better for me than others.
As an example, I am traveling this week. I could have easily hunkered down in my hotel room and did nothing. But knowing that I have been very sedentary all day, I made the choice to seek out if the hotel had a fitness center. I was happy to learn that they did. Not only the usual treadmill, elliptical, and bike, but a bench and free weights as well. So, I was able to get a total body workout in and walk for 20 minutes on the treadmill. It actually felt really good to move and lift after a long day of sitting. What made it easier though, is I have created a habit. They say it takes on average 66 days to form a new behavior. Some behaviors could take longer than others. But if consistent, it can happen. I have well over 66 days now, and one the days when I do nothing, I actually miss it.
So here is my challenge for you. If there is something you are aiming to achieve and create a new behavior, look at a calendar, plan it out, and stick to it as best as you can. Each day you are successful, you are that much close to creating a new habit, which will give you the momentum to keep moving forward.
What is something you will implement in the near future to give you momentum?
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