What’s Your PUSH Goal?
Hello everyone!
It’s Monday already. Where do the weekends go? Did you do anything fun? I started reading Chalene Johnson’s book PUSH yesterday. I just adore her. She’s such a positive person and that motivates me. When I do her workouts, I feel a connection, like she sincerely cares about people. I can relate to that because I also really care about helping people.
I’m always willing to lend a helping hand. And I think I can say that I am always there for my family and friends when they need me. (They would have to vouch for that lol). I like to help people and I like to see people succeed. I think some folks don’t give themselves enough credit, or don’t believe in themselves. Chalene says “If you were a coach, would you tell your team; you’re fat, stupid, I don’t think you can win this game”? NO! That would be a terrible coach. Yet, we talk that way to ourselves. Why? It’s not right and it’s not healthy. We all need to start talking to ourselves in a positive voice. Here are some key points in the book’s Introduction.
Health and success is a matter of habit.
It’s much easier to change your behavior than it is to change your genetics.
Behave your way to success, and eventually your brain will follow.
Success is a matter of changing your routine and disciplining yourself to maintain a few well-proven habits.
To become a success, or just to be more successful, you will do what average, less motivated people will not.
Building your foundation:
She goes on to say how your foundation determines your success. “Stop slapping a fresh coat of paint on the outside of a broken-down barn and let’s do this right! Let’s rebuild the foundation before we start building your new successfully, happy, healthy balanced life.” How true is that? How many of us have the band -aid mentality? You know the one I’m talking about. I’ll lose a few pounds and I’ll feel better. Or, when I get a new job, I’ll be happier. Do those things really matter? What does really matter? In my opinion, it’s loving yourself, being the best you can be, setting goals, sticking to your principles and just live life to the fullest. Things won’t make us happy and people won’t make us happy. We are the only “thing” that can me us happy.
Make the Decision:
It’s funny, Chalene talks about making the decision. We have a “coined phrase” at work. Who’s got the “D”? Meaning who’s going to make the decision. Well, in this instance, you are. We’re talking about your life. Lay down your foundation. “You must decide that from now on, things will be different. That you’re ready to change, not just for a day or a week, but for good. You must make a decision to succeed.”
My action plan:
In order for me to continue my success, I have set a daily schedule. Yes, it’s on my calendar with alerts and everything. Education: Every day I study something about health and fitness. I take webinars to learn more about marketing. I have several motivational books and I make sure I read at least one chapter every day. I listen to motivational audio CDs in my car. Relationships: I talk to like-minded people in the health and fitness industry. I have established relationships with other entrepreneurs. I put time aside to spend with my wonderful husband. Business: I’m also working on my financial health; to become financially independent.
What’s your action plan?
What do you want out of life? What do you need to do to change? How will you accomplish that? Post me your thoughts.
P.S. One last PUSH of motivation from Chalene. “Whether you believe you’ll reach your goal and maintain a happy weight the rest of your life..or that you’ve just wasted your hard-earned money on yet another diet book, either way, you’re right! Your mentality going in dictates your outcome.” This goes the same for every aspect of your life; work, relationships, success.
Have a great day and don’t forget to leave me some comments. Thanks