Archive for the 'motivation' Category

Can’t wait to start swim/bike/run -ing again. Been a bit chaotic around here lately with the move, and we only moved across town. Weak excuses, I know. Been lifting a lot of heavy things and been on my feet a lot, so feels like I have been doing something I guess.

I like that quote from [...]

Take a Step

Posted on February 8, 2010 - Filed Under motivation | View Comments

“What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step.”
– Antoine de Saint-Exupery
I ran 11 miles this past Saturday. That’s a new personal best in distance for me. Previous was 10 miles. Can’t help but look back and remember when I would struggle to just run 1/2 mile. Doesn’t matter how small that first [...]

Obstacles

Posted on February 1, 2010 - Filed Under motivation | View Comments

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”
– Moliere, French actor, playwright, and writer (1622-1673).

Believe in Yourself

Posted on January 25, 2010 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle, motivation | View Comments

“Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.”
– Robert Collier
Happy Monday!

Finding the Motivation to Act

Posted on January 20, 2010 - Filed Under motivation | View Comments

Eat healthier. Eat less. Get more exercise. Blah. Blah. Blah. This list can go on and on about what we need to do to get ourselves healthier. We all know the list and probably have one of our own. The key to a healthier life is not just knowing what to do, but finding the motivation to do it, [...]

Two Choices

Posted on January 18, 2010 - Filed Under Behavior Change, motivation | View Comments

“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.”
– Denis Waitley
Have a great Monday!

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