18 Jan The tiniest of consistent actions is always better than grand intentions
Reading an excerpt from Robin Sharma’s book, The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, pertaining to daily progress, I reflected on how this pertains to the start of a new year with resolutions made. So many have these wonderful intentions on how they are going to change, add, decrease, start …..etc., and then fail to execute. When we fail to follow through we set into motion stress due to our failure(s). Our self esteem goes down due to our self disappointment and judgment. Long term chronic stress leads to health issues – be it physical or emotional. The reason for this is the constriction which is produced within our bodies. It can show up as HBP, anxiety, depression, fatigue, panic attacks, a lowered immune system which can in turn create the dreaded C word and so on.
And so, with the start of a new year, 2012, I encourage you to set in motion the tiniest of consistent actions which will lead you toward the goal you have set for yourself, be it weight reduction, spending more time with your family, eating healthier, getting regular exercise, addressing an addition, gifting yourself with time to relax and enjoy, etc. If we but keep our goal in mind (a great way is to write it out and put it where you will see it every day), have a plan of action and make small consistent daily actions to move towards it, by this time next year you will find yourself in a better place.
Excerpt “The way we do small things determines the way that we do everything. If we execute our minor tasks well, we will also excel at our larger efforts. Mastery then becomes our way of being. But more than this – each tiny effort builds on the next, so that brick by brick, magnificent things can be created, great confidence grows and uncommon dreams are realized. The truly wise recognize that small daily improvements always lead to exceptional results over time.”
Next article will address practical ways you can reduce your stress levels.
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