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It’s been a while since my last confession… I mean, blog post. A computer crash at home required a lot of attention, and there were some good life/family things happening which kept me busy, too. So a week without blog posts (or P90X2 updates on YouTube) became two, and here we are. Through it all, I’ve kept up with my P90X2 workouts, so my credibility as a home fitness enthusiast is still intact, I guess. This experience has made me think about what causes us to give up on good habits we have firmly established, and how we can pick them up again.
Good habits can be sabotaged by the following. These can be significant challenges, but they can also be affected by our attitude:
- My routine (at home, at work) has changed; I will start again when I get settled
- I have less time than I did before
- It’s been too long; I am discouraged
- I’m out of practice; I can’t get going again
- A new, stressful situation has affected several areas of my life
- My health (or sense of well-being) has declined
1. Do something, anything, that gets me going in the right direction
In this case, thinking about ideas for blog posts, or how I miss the blog, might not be enough. Opening up an unfinished post, or brainstorming new ideas (actually writing them down) is better. Setting aside a block of time to push out a blog post? That’s the goal.
If you’ve given up on daily exercise, or healthy eating habits, or proper sleep, take a small step in the right direction right now. Then take another step, soon. Keep going. You did it once, and you can do it again!
2. Remember your “Why”
I’ve quoted Jillian Michaels in the blog before, who reminds us that Neitzsche said, “He who has a why to live can survive any how.” That might be a little drastic, depending on the habit that’s gone from your life, but remind yourself why you loved it, or at least why it was good for you. This blog is a good outlet for my passion about healthy living and home fitness. I get to write about what I’m learning, and hopefully share it with like-minded people. Even those fitness DVD cast profiles, which maybe aren’t so creative, have allowed me and my readers to connect with some inspiring people.
3. Get support from others
Is there anyone who used to help you maintain your good habit? A walking buddy, online friend or group, maybe even your dog? Reconnect with them, and put the past behind you. You don’t have to do this alone!
4. Get started NOW!
It’s been over two weeks now. I need to find a nice picture for this blog post (I hope you like it!) and push that Publish button. After that, I need to work on some posts for next week.
Thanks to everyone who has been visiting the blog and Facebook page over the past couple of weeks in my absence. Your support of the blog by using the affiliate ad links on this page is also appreciated.
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