Starting small..

“It is better to do something than to do nothing while waiting to do everything.”

~Winston Churchill

I came across this quote in a book I was reading recently and it got me thinking. I went a lot of years waiting to start something when I felt like all the conditions were right or I had the appropriate time and space for said thing.

Fast forward to the last couple of years and I am grateful to have figured out how to tackle some rather large projects and accomplish some major things. Want to know what the secret is???

Just start!

I know, I know, seems easy right? But really it is that easy. I have taken on a few very laboriously large certifications in the last couple of years and the only way I did that was just starting with finding 15-30mins I could devote to the goal. That time builds up. Suddenly, I would look up and I finished the thing I started.

Said any of these things?

I want to incorporate mobility/stretching/working out in my life but I can’t find the time.

I want to start that class I have always wanted to take but I just can’t find the time.

I want to run a marathon but can’t run a mile so why start.

I have always wanted to read that book but it’s just so long.

Try instead…

I will find 2-3 days a week where I can move for 15-20mins.

I will stop watching on episode a week of that show and start devoting that time to taking a class.

I will start with walking around my block.

I will read  just 10 pages a week.

These are seemingly small actions towards possibly big goals but enough of those baby steps forward and you will find yourself much further along then had you done absolutely nothing.

I would love everyone I know to spend some quality time on exercise every week but I also know there are a lot of things competing for your time. But instead of doing absolutely nothing, try 5 minutes or 5 pages or 5 steps. It seems small until it doesn’t.

If you need help creating some baby steps towards a goal please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Exercise of the week!

Onward and upward my friends!