By David Tepera, May 19, 2021
We all set goals to achieve something big. You must learn to be patient with yourself and keep striving forward because it takes one day at a time.
Most everyone wants to lose weight. What’s preventing you from achieving that goal? It took a long time of bad eating habits, along with lack of exercise to be in your current condition. So, you must be patient, continue making healthier decisions, and you’ll reach your target.
We explain to all our new clients that building lean muscle, better bone density and other body changes will take time. If you stay consistent, you’ll start feeling better within the first couple of weeks. Even better, you’ll notice the muscle growth typically in the fifth week of weight training. Just keep pushing forward and take it one day at a time.
Most notable, the word “consistency” is key. If you have one bad day of eating or missing a workout, pick it back up the following day. Don’t let time get away and never give up.
I’ve spoken to many people training for their first marathon, triathlon and other long-distance events. The message to achieve these goals is to not only take it one day at a time, but to take it one step at a time.
Sometimes the finish line seems so far away, but if you keep taking a step forward, you’re closer to winning than you were from the last step. I hope that makes sense.
This pertains to every aspect of life. Are you trying to build a successful business, a loving, trusting marriage and most importantly, a stronger relationship with God?
How many of you are battling disease, addictions, depression or other challenging components of life? Yes, bad days and setbacks will happen because the cure never seems quick enough.
You must dig deep, stay on course because there’s a warrior inside you that wants to keep fighting. With each day of winning, you’ll eventually become “king of the mountain.”
What’s stopping you from taking a step? Let this be the first day of “one day at a time.” Why not? If you didn’t do today what you didn’t do yesterday, you’re another day behind.
It’s time to get up off the couch, shut your laptops and iPhones, and get back in the real world to accomplish your dreams. All it takes is one day at a time.