When it comes to exercise, we all have that little voice in our head that we have to get past in order to get something accomplished, or a goal met. That little voice is our self-doubt, or another way of us coming up with an excuse to not do the exercise. “It is too cold outside”; “I am tired”; “I am too busy”; “I am sore”; “Maybe tomorrow”; “I need new shoes before I can do that”; and on and on it goes. Ignore all that self-doubt and get moving.
It is there. Sometimes it may be hiding, or that voice, or force, is very quiet. But it is there! You need to listen to it and “goal” for it.
That little force, or voice, may actually be your spouse in disguise (or friend, training partner, pet, etc), It can be anybody who will, or can, help you get out the door and move. Take advantage of that help!
Yesterday a group of us met at 7AM, on a Saturday morning, and went out and ran 9 miles. By ourselves, several of us probably would not have done that, or for the others who may have, certainly would not have been as enjoyable, or as easy to do, on our own. We all push each other. We spend the whole time talking, just like we do on our run club mornings on Sundays. It is easier to get out of bed when someone else is counting on you as well.
Nowhere is this truer than in South Dakota. 3 weeks ago, we had a weekend in the upper 60’s, and then Winter came back. And the bad part of all of this is it is not done yet! Get out and get moving!
Repeat this again…and again if you need to, or as many times as it takes for it to sink in. You are in charge. Listen to that voice in your head telling you to get moving. That voice telling you that yes it may be tough, but after all is said and done, it will be worth it. A lot of the times if I put something off until later, something else comes up, and now I am trying to cram some type of activity in, and now it is a chore. Or for many of us, that activity just does not get done at all!
If you don’t learn how to push through it, you will never push past it. Listen to the positive points of that little voice in your head. And no, you don’t need medications because you are hearing things! Be positive. Be active. And remember, make it fun. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: # 1106
