Maintaining Focus

  • Ok, so yesterday I left work feeling resolve to actually make changes in my life. Then I get back to my boyfriend's place (where I spent 80% of my time and all my cooking gets done there) and it's a mess, the puppy (part of my engagement present) is unfortunately driving me crazy and I completely lose my motivation. Just like that. We had the worst dinner you could have (pasta, rice, sugary fruit juice) and bought cheesecake we didn't even eat, so now it's sitting in the freezer. I am totally falling subject to the demon of procrastination (don't know if I spelled that right). I keep telling myself, "I'll REALLY start tomorrow!" However, good thing to look forward to today, I found a walking partner at my job, so instead of sitting around staring at my computer screen during lunch (it's not like I don't stare at it enough working) I'll be getting in a 30 minute walk 4 times a week! That's 2 extra hours of exercise a week! So, I am trying to start positive, not get over whelmed by what I am going to accomplish, but just taking it one step at a time. I'm glad I have a place to come where I can just write out my thoughts and get feed back from people who have been there and are there now. Things will get better if I make them better!
  • You are lucky to have found someone at work to keep you motivated. I got suckered into the whole "I'll start tomorrow" trend. When you feel that way, the first thought like that, that pops into your head, get on your running shoes and change into something comfortable and do some exercise. that is how i broke the habit. Even if you only work out for 10 minutes. Just as long as you do it. Try maybe setting up a time for yourself each day.
  • Thanks for the advice, I'll definately give it a try, take my dog with me to take out some of her energy!
  • I take my dog with me everytime I go for a walk or jog. Having her go with me is great motivation and good for her too. When I started walking she wanted to go forever and I got tired out way before she did. Now, she gets tired out and starts falling behind way before I do.