Midweek Motivator 3-30-11

This week's motivator comes from a daily reflection book that I turn to regularly for my own development and growth. It was so fitting for me personally, and I know many of you can relate as well. Often I find myself judging my accomplishments and challenging myself to go faster, do better and accomplish more. Sound familiar? This week's motivator helps us refocus on the direction we are moving in and the importance of being consistent and steady in our goals.

Maybe you are struggling with your fitness and exercise routine. Perhaps packing your lunch and being diligent with good nutrition choices has been more difficult lately. If you're taking on a new challenge such as a detox or weight loss competition, it can be easy to fall into this mindset of comparison, judgement and dissatisfaction...

"It doesn't matter how slowly you go- so long as you do not stop." - Confucius

In a world in which time as become the master of many, Confucius's quote offers an important and simple reminder to us. As we reach and stretch and make positive changes in our lives, we need to report to our own internal time clock. Too often, we compare our progress to others. Or we become negative coaches to ourselves, reprimanding ourselves for not doing more or accomplishing something sooner. This type of thinking usually leads to backwards movement.

Remember, we are always moving. If we aren't moving forward, then we are moving backward. But let us not make the mistake of thinking we have to leap forward every day. It is more important to be consistent in our steps, no matter how small, than to leap forward and then stop. I have never seen someone make it by lurching toward success.

Brooke Noel, Good Morning: 365 Positive Ways to Start Your Day