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Finish Line.


I had a recent “AHA” moment. I don’t’ know about you, but I love it when things just CLICK. That moment when you revisit a thought with fresh clarity. It may even change your life by opening your eyes to new and clear perspectives and a different way of thinking. Those “AHA” moments can cause a shift in your life, and hopefully those shifts are for the better.


Back to my “AHA” moment.

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I was introduced to CrossFit by my husband several years ago and I became active in it shortly after giving birth to our little man (now 5 years old). Since then, it became a love/hate type of relationship. I hate the hard work as I push myself so hard that it hurts to breathe (literally, my inhaler does not leave my side). However, I love how accomplished and strong I feel afterwards. I love the friendships that I have made and the common hobby that my husband and I now share. I love how strong my body looks and the confidence that has accompanied it. When the pandemic hit and the world literally shut down, I began working out in my garage. I was doing great with it at home for several months, until it started getting beyond chilly here in Georgia. The cold air in the garage was triggering my asthma and I was catching more and more colds. I started working out on the days that were less cold. Soon the days became less and less. I was lacking the self-motivation. Key word, “self-motivation.” That drive must come from one self. As much as I love my Hubs, that drive could not come from him... solely from me. Some joint pains started kicking in once again. A few pounds slowly started creeping in (10lbs). Life started to become busier and busier. It wasn’t until recently. Honest to God, I just woke up one morning and said to myself, that’s enough. I turned to my husband in bed and said, “re- activate my CrossFit membership, Mommas back.” The gym had once again opened its doors months prior, but I was stuck in that state of mind where I had gotten comfortable.

Here was my “AHA” moment… ready?

A thought kept replaying in my mind:

"How can I reach the finish line if I never begin?"

Let’s talk.

For several weeks I had been thinking to myself, I’ve got deadlines to meet, I have a vision that must be shared and I’m not liking this feeling of comfort. Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months were passing me by and although I always kept busy, my productivity towards my passion was at a standstill. I was working on myself, yes, however I was not putting things into action. Friends, there is only so much planning and researching you can do.

There comes a time when we must:

- GET UP AND SIMPLY BEGIN.

- TAKE THAT FIRST STEP.

- STOP PUSHING THAT DEADLINE BACK!

- PUT THE PLANNING INTO ACTION.


Again, I ask;

how will we ever reach that FINISH LINE if we never begin?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

  • What does your finish line look like? (Envision it and write it down)

  • What are the things that are holding you back from crossing that finish line? (Write them down)

  • How can you begin working on removing them?

I have always had a drive. I am not afraid of hard work and grinding things out. What I do have is a problem with confidence. I allow that self-doubt to enter my mind and it can become a battle IF I give it free range and allow it to take over. I am continuously working on that and now more than ever. Why? because I have deadlines to meet. I have a legacy to create and time is quickly running circles around me. How am I doing this? Well, it wasn’t until this past year that I began learning more about myself. I began creating boundaries (which is another topic which we will tackle at another time.) I created a vision and mission statement for myself. I jotted down my values. I dove uncomfortably deep into myself and I learned about me. Never did undergrad or grad school teach me about ME. Yes, they provided me with valuable tools and skills which have been priceless. They also trained me well on how to better understand and work with others, however...

"I NEVER LEARNED ABOUT ME."

How do I know where I am going if I don't truly know myself? How can I lead, if I don't know where I am going? I've had to learn about ME. Do you know yourself?

Reality check

Have you ever felt like your vision is so large that it scares you? We will not reach those goals and transform those visions into reality with just our mere thoughts. We will never know, unless we take those first steps. There is a beginning and an end to everything. We can’t ever see where the vision leads if we never begin the journey. There will be bumps in the road, there will be sweat and tears. However, there will also be knowledge gained and new strengths.

"SO, LET'S BEGIN!"

Dear Friends,

The purpose of this blog and chosen topic, is to help encourage and motivate others. I pray that it has served its purpose. I pray that it has stirred up thoughts and an eagerness which will lead you to act upon your visions. That it will create conversations with others and in return become a form of encouragement to continue pursuing your passion. It's time to shake off fear, doubt, self-comparison to others, negative thoughts, and the nagging question of "what would ______ say?" Instead ask yourself, "Where do I want to be 5 years from now and what can I do now to get there?" Time will pass on by whether we want it to or not. Let's make it count!


Forever grateful for your support, love, and patience.


XOXO,

Brenda


 
 
 

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