Blog #667: I Do. I Don’t. I Don’t. I Do.
In I Do. I Don’t. I Don’t. I Do.,
Shawn Anderson reflects on the internal struggle between action and hesitation. This motivational post encourages us to choose forward motion over excuses. Let this be your reminder that every decision shapes your life’s direction.
In finding my most inspired and inspiring life…
It’s the little things I do that make a big difference.
Extra Mile Tidbits.
(Here’s four.)
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#1. I live routines.
For me…
Routines find their value most on days when I feel like succeeding least.
Absolutely…
I have days when “I don’t feel like it.” But living routines gives me a chance to succeed on days when success and I aren’t getting along.
Routines keep me from staggering into mediocrity.
And failure.
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#2. I don’t listen to my own excuses.
Although I know about showing myself grace when I screw up…
I don’t lie to myself and make up reasons to walk the “easy road.”
For me…
The more I take the easy road, the less inspired I live.
The less inspired I live, the less often I succeed.
If I hear myself making a weak excuse to not “run up the hill”…
I know I have to do the opposite and run up the hill.
We live our smallest when we listen to our smallest self.
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#3. I don’t stay quiet.
I stay motivated because I never stop motivating.
It’s inked in my brain…
When people are doing great, let them know today.
When people are struggling greatly, show them tomorrow.
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#4. I decide once.
The more I have to make decisions, the more drained I get.
I make decisions once.
Huh?
1. “Do I feel like exercising today?” is not a decision that I need to stress about. I just know I’m exercising today.
2. “Will I write today?” is not a decision that I have to think about.
I journal every day.
3. “Do I have a blog in me this Thursday?” is not an internal debate.
The decision has already been made to write one every week.
When I choose my non-negotiables…
I spend more time doing rather than negotiating.
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You control you.
Don’t give the role away.
S.
EXTRA Thoughts…
Today’s excuses.
Tomorrow’s regrets.
They’re twins.
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Did you miss last week’s blog?
I shared two conversations.
One was stuck thinking hard about her past.
One was dwelling on a day four years from now.
Curious?
Here’s the link to the blog:
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Every day’s gotta’ chance to be an all-time great day…when you think it does.
Thank you for being here today.
I hope you create a great week!
With appreciation and gratitude…
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