Do you ever sit back and think about your lot in life and wonder, “How did I get here?” Well, I kind of do that every day and sometimes I shake my head. But the truth is, I got myself here. Our destination is the sum of all decisions made, day in and day out. You either contribute to, or contaminate your success.
Did you ever think about that?
Last night as I was watching the Olympics, I heard one of the Ice Dancers, Charlie White (as they were doing their pre dance video) say, “I always wanted to get to the Olympics. And VOILA….. here he is!!! It got me thinking!
When I was losing weight a few years ago, every decision I made was with the end goal in mind. I ate well, exercised and made “Contributing” decisions to my success.
But in recent years, I have slipped in the reverse and it’s been a slippery slope that has become easier and easier to make “Contaminating” decisions. The truth is, I’ve just gotten comfortable here, because I feel the alternative is SO overwhelming, I don’t know where to start. Everything would take SO long, that I feel like, “Why bother!?”
Well, this morning I had an epiphany. EVERYTHING TAKES TIME!!! And if I at least move in the direction of my overall goals, I will get there eventually!! So I literally gave myself permission to stop looking at these overwhelming tasks and realize that if I see something and stop for just FIVE MINUTES to “CONTRIBUTE” to my overall goals, I will get there eventually. Because my destination will be the sum of all efforts made to get there!!!
I just had a five minute moment with something that has been bothering me and now I am feeling more contributory than contaminating. Eventually, all my small efforts will get me thinking in a more positive direction and it will be easier to think of more positive things in the future.
It’s a ripple effect.
I’m such an “All or nothing” thinker, and it’s really working against me in my life. I have my list of goals and as I accomplish one at a time, I will inevitably feel more successful and reverse this awful rut I am in.
After all, it took me a million steps backward to get where I am today. All I really have to do is turn around. It can’t be that hard.
Happy Tuesday
Mom of two grown ass girls and married to a short guy who is funny and cooks really well! I’m a photographer by trade, so you can say I’m a bit “peopley”. My favorite sessions are the one on ones where I just get to chat and find out about my clients. I’m blessed with what I get to do every day! Blessed by the support of my husband and kids, and blessed by the ongoing support and encouragement of my friends who are always lifting me up.