Back at the beginning of October, I took a look at myself in the mirror and I looked like 10 pounds of shit in a 5-pound bag. I had been eating unhealthy and drinking after long days of work. I finally said to myself that this shit had to stop so I started running again.
It kicked my ass at first and it still does but the important thing was that I committed to exercising 5 days a week no ifs ands or buts. Even If I was tired I told myself to do it anyways.
I keep the exercises and runs short (under an hour other than on weekends) and as the first month has gone on covering more distance in the same amount of time has gotten easier.
Outside of exercise, it has helped me stay focused and proactive.
This is the start of the private victories I have set up for myself and if you’re struggling with your happiness and productivity set up a simple daily challenge for yourself.
Don’t put an end date on it.
Just set it to make it small and doable and build on it over time.