Action Point on Goals "I had an excuse and then I asked myself this question"

“The Story” 
Posted by a friend on a fitness accountability group:

“I had an excuse all lined up for today.

Woke up with horrible upper back/neck pain. It’s icy outside. Hubby is working and after two hours of chasing [my little one] around the older girls’ basketball game, I was spent. Ate a cookie and some pretzels

and then I asked myself, “Do you really want to look back and say, I wish I would have been more diligent?”

So I made myself a healthy dinner and took the dog for his 1.5 mile walk. Did some planks and push-ups. Still don’t feel great, but the walk made me feel much better. I know eating would have made me feel awful.”

Action Point:
I love the fact that she asked the question:
“Do you really want to look back and say, I wish I would have been more diligent?”

Then she TOOK ACTION and changed her behavior!

More Info
There’s so much to say on this topic, but I recently came across this Harvard Business Review podcast on developing a “growth mindset” which is really worth your time!

One Final Thought:
When facing a challenge or frustration, step back and ask “Do you really want to look back and say, I wish…?”

What are you facing?  What will you choose?  Email me and tell me! tom@BrightHillGroup.com

Cooper News:
My 3 year old son cracked me up over the weekend.  After I got a much-needed haircut he stopped me and asked:
“Dad, why do you have ugly hair?”

Gotta love those fleeting moments.  (And I’m glad I don’t count on him to be my style advisor.)