Regaining Control

Regaining Control

“Don’t be afraid to give your best
to what seemingly are small jobs.
Every time you conquer one
it makes you that much stronger.
If you do the little jobs well,
the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.”
- Dale Carnegie

It’s amazing how getting one aspect of your life under control makes you think of other areas that are out of control.  As you get a handle on your weight, you will probably find there are other areas in your life that may need work also.  You have to realize where you are now and how you are doing in areas such as family, career, and finances and ask yourself if you are happy with the way things are going.  It’s possible in many cases your answer will be no.

Did you know that some of the same strategies applied to weight-loss can be applied to achieve goals in other areas of your life?  For example, when you started losing weight you decided to finish what you started.  If you plan to spend an hour on the treadmill, then stay there for an hour, no matter what.  When setting goals there will be ups and downs, but push yourself to new levels.

Procrastination is the biggest enemy we have in weight-loss and every area of our lives.  It will cause us to make bad choices about our health, business, job, and other decisions in our lives.  If we set mini-goals and achieve them, we can stop procrastinating and start accomplishing.

Losing weight is about a whole lot more than just weight.  There is a whole new world waiting for you.  A new world in your career, your family, your friends, even your community.  Getting good at the little things will help you tackle the bigger things.  Before you know it, you have a whole new life.

Mini-Challenge of the Day

What are some of the areas in your life that need extra attention?  Work?  Finances?  Relationships?  Write down a list of things you would like to improve.  Don’t try fix everything today.  As long as you have written them down, you are aware of them.  You can tackle them one at a time when you are ready.

Tip of the Day

Are you sleeping enough?  Most experts say that getting seven to eight hours a night is vital to your health and well-being.  I know losing weight is tough, so you need this recovery time more than ever.  Sleep is where your body and your mind recharge.  Make sure you’re getting plenty of zzzzzz’s.

Until tomorrow, be blessed!

Remember to DREAM!