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I posted about this last year around this time. It’s a recurring thought, since this is a recurring battle.
In the wake of New Year’s resolutions, whether they be physical, mental, professional, spiritual or dietary, the biggest block standing in the way of success is getting there. Showing up, whether by sitting at your computer and opening your word processing document, driving to the gym or walking through the door at a clinic, can seem easy, but in reality can constitute a well fought battle. You have not only decided to do something, you’ve showed up on the front line.
I think about this every time I get out of the car and walk to the pool. The walk is bitterly cold and I’m walking toward an outdoor pool. Good thoughts are not necessarily in the forefront of my mind… But I’ve started to consciously think, “This is the hard part. Once I get in the pool, I’ll be fine.” And I know once I get out of the pool I’ll feel great. I know this. But it’s so hard sometimes to do it.
Have you been keeping your resolutions? What has been the hardest part for you?
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Jan 18th
2007
6:16 am
Shana Said:
Great post, Anne. I run 5 days a week, and it’s been in the 30s in Houston. But it’s like you and swimming. Once I start, it’s fine (not fun, no, not in 33-degreee weather, but okay).
I have been keeping my resolutions. The hardest thing for me is finding time.
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Jan 18th
2007
7:10 am
Maggie Robinson Said:
I promised myself I’d write every day. And I have, but I keep getting sucked into blogs…like this one! So, I’m not writing as much as I “should” but at least I’m reading about other writers, so it’s all good!
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Jan 18th
2007
7:53 am
brownone Said:
I gave up! There is no way in heck I could just let things go! My resolution was to quit arguing so much with my husband and I can’t. I just get sucked into arguments with him. If I complain about “snowbirds” disrupting the flow of traffic, he’ll answer with put up or shut up, and then I’ll start arguing instead of just “shutting up”. Let me tell you, when they say “opposites attract” they ain’t lyin’!
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Jan 18th
2007
12:00 pm
Kathryn Said:
I don’t make resolutions anymore. Too many broken ones. Every now and again I do set some goals and have moderate success with those. But a whole whack of resolutions to start the year? A daunting task! My goal right now is to lose 20 lbs for the summer. I have started walking more and start at the gym where I work (university sports centre, so no excuses…) next week. Then, I’ll start looking at fat and sugar. It’s easier for me in increments.
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Jan 18th
2007
12:03 pm
Jenna Petersen Said:
You’re so right, Anne. The showing up is the hard part. The doing is sometimes easier. My resolutions got pushed to the side with trying to finish the first draft of my current book (which I finished THIS MORNING WOOHOOO!!!), but I realized that I have to take care of me. I can’t let work take over my entire life.
So after we get back from our vacation, I’m putting me back on my schedule.
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Jan 18th
2007
12:24 pm
Robyn DeHart Said:
I’ve done so-so on keeping up with my new year’s goals. I’m just getting back to my exercise after being sick for what seemed like weeks. And it’s so true, getting your butt to actually start is the rough part, once you get going, it’s alright. I’m at the rough stage of the bookwriting part this morning – the synopsis. I don’t mind them or think they’re evil, but they’re certainly not easy.
Congrats on finishing, Jenna.
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Jan 18th
2007
3:55 pm
Shana Said:
Yay, Jenna!
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Jan 19th
2007
8:21 am
Lacey Said:
Getting there. You’re right; I know it will be great after, and I know it will feel good during, but MAN! Working out when I could be sleeping? ptth
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