Sharon's Inspiring Words

Wow, I just realized I haven't shared my mantras with you yet.  I need to earn my point, dang it!  Okay, my mantras will not really come as a surprise, since I've already been posting them like crazy on my blogs and comments.  But I'm stickin' to 'em because they've been helpful for me lately.



See, I've got them posted on my mirror!



Do It Anyway

This phrase again came to my rescue during a recent 6 mile run.  I wanted to stop and walk so bad because I was tired and it was tough and uphill.  Wah, wah.  I thought of this mantra and it kept me running the whole way.  It was hard for me, but I "Did It Anyway"!

It's about progress, not perfection.

This gives me comfort and keeps me focused on the big picture.  Many of you (and myself included) have expressed your disappointment in not doing very well on your goals so far.  But just ask yourself if you made any progress this week as opposed to last.  If not, then - yeah - you need to get busy!  But if you made even some slight progress, you're inching toward your goal.  Make some more progress next week and start striding - not just inching - toward that goal!

Those that haven't yet - turn in those mantras/quotes!  I need some more inspiration!

Another try

This is from Mom. I have put my mantra on my bathroom wall because I'm always in the bathroom. After all, I don't want to be dead last. Marie, we just followed your email instructions and they work. It makes me wonder what I've been doing all this time. We finally found out what gmail meant. Gmail is Google mail. Maybe we're onto something afterall.

Dave Hinckley End of Jan reporting

First off here are a couple of my favorite "mantras" relating to my goals:
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great" -Zig Ziglar
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle

As Erin and I are trying to settle in and accomplish our goals, we are finding as I'm sure most of us in this challenge, that getting into our "healthy" routines is such a change and challenge from our lazy, easier, and very busy lives. So far I have lost 6 pounds but it is sometimes hard just to see a number on a scale. I want to see my clothes fitting better, my face thinning out, have more energy, and feel all around better. I am finding that envisioning my two possibilities at the end of this year (either being fat and unhealthy or fit, healthy, and happy) is helping me stay on track better than the scale is right now. I'm the king of wanting good results immediately but I'm trying to remember I need to be patient, accomplish my smaller goals daily, and persevere to become the fit, healthy and happy person I can close my eyes and see.

P.S. Sharon, I don't know if you want us to post on here with our reports or email them directly to you. Let me know, thanks

Cash Pot - Off To A Good Start

I'm going to keep a running tally on the blog on the side bar so we can all be reminded of what's waiting for the big winner.

That number is what is actually physically sitting in the safe at this moment.  Some of you have promised to contribute and as soon as I get it in-hand, I'll add it to the tally.  I'm excited about the amount already.  I can't wait to see what it's up to by March 1.  Yeeehawww!

By the way, I'm loving the mantras so far!  Keep 'em coming.  I'm still working on mine.  I'm having a hard time deciding which I like best.

Sharon

February Challenge - Keith

Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all time thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. - Vince Lombardi

Health & Happiness!

I have the power to CRUSH Satan's temptations!

(I hope I did this right.) If this actually shows up as a post Mom the trick is to click on Edit Html, type it there, then click on publish post.

Monthly Challenge - February

Point Value: 1

Find a mission statement or mantra or short quote that is meaningful and inspirational to you.  Print it out, post it somewhere you will see it daily and verbally repeat it at least once a day this month.



"Because I'm good enough,
I'm smart enough,
and, doggonit, people like me."
- Stuart Smalley



Yes, channel your inner Stuart Smalley and create a daily affirmation!  Either create one of your own or borrow one from somewhere else.  Sometimes certain words or phrases or thoughts just really strike us the right way and can be powerful motivators in getting us to stay focused upon and ultimately achieve our goals. 



Find something that defines your motivation; or create a description of who you want yourself to be.  If you’re having trouble coming up with something, try answering these questions:

Why are you doing this?  Why do these goals matter to you?

Here are a few thoughts to get you started:

Find joy in the journey.

“Act the way you’d like to be and soon you’ll be the way you act.”  –Leonard Cohen

Yesterday I did, today I do, and tomorrow I will.

“Decide what you would become, then do what you have to do." - Epictetus, Roman Stoic

“I will do this.” 

”Make it Happen”

Healthy.  Strong.  Happy.

A year from now, I will be glad I'm doing this today.

There will be no jiggle in my wiggle.

Different things work for different people.  Once you choose your mantra, please share it with us so we can all be inspired!

Sharon