We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. ~Aristotle
As you strive towards living a healthy and fit lifestyle, remember that it doesn’t happen over night. It’s those little choices you make every day that will make you successful.
I have been involved in fitness and health for over 18 years, and I am still working every day on establishing and improving my discipline, in all areas of my personal wellness. When it comes to fitness I have to regularly push aside excuses and realize that I DO have the time and I DO have the energy to do some activity every day. I have found that I am most consistent reaching my fitness goals when I plan to workout first thing in the morning. At 5am there is usually only one excuse – the snooze button!! Whereas, leaving the workout until after work creates so many more challenges and possible excuses to push aside. I strive to make exercise a first-thing-in-the-morning habit, as this is my best chance at excellence! Another healthy habit I am working to instill is remembering that doing some sort of fitness always energizes me. So, when I am feeling tired and zapped of all energy at the end of the day, the best thing for me to do is step outside and go for a quick jog (even if it is just 10 minutes!) – taking-in the fresh air, clearing my mind, and helping me feel fit and re-energized!
5 habits that I strive for daily:
- Taking my vitamins
- Exercising
- Writing “task-lists” for the day
- Drinking lots of water
- Doing what I say I will do
What are your favorite habits? What habits are you striving to create?
