Ok maybe not almost there but stay with me. As I mentioned before this has been a really tough month or so, on all sides. I am never one to stay down long and I honestly don’t know where I get the drive or the stubbornness to keep going, even if I stumble. I am sure I am not the only one that turns to instagram for distraction. I have two accounts on that app. One personal and one for my business. Both have a different set of accounts that I follow. One for nonsense and one for inspiration.
The title of this post is a quote from an account that has blown up since the beginning of last year. this gentlemen decided that he was tired of his overweight lifestyle and did something about it. Posting uncomfortable things and being accountable, really working on the underlying mental struggles it takes to change not only your health but your core principles to be better.
I came across one of his videos yesterday. In this video, he was talking about the urge to go in to a favorite pizza place, how just seeing the building created a sense of need and the mental battle began. He had to tell himself that it didn’t work for what he was trying to accomplish now but that doesn’t mean never again. “Not Now, But Soon Enough”
To some, it might seem silly that a delay in ordering a pizza can be profound but, its about changing your mindset to align with the version you are now and the version your are striving to be. Giving a deeper priority to the goals and dreams you have set, than to the temporary easy things you want in the moment.
I admit I am not the best at delayed gratification. I struggle with what I want, what it costs and the truth that tomorrow isn’t promised. I would say sometimes that becomes my excuse for just giving in and doing what I want, eating what I want, buying what I want. Sometimes my emotions lock me in the now when I should be focused on my goals.
So when I start struggling with my current issues, like the pain in my legs, the breakup doubts and the financial struggles I am going to use that phrase. “Not Now, But Soon Enough” Soon enough I will set myself up for the big wins and the version of me that I am becoming.
I left a comment on that post just to show this gentlemen that these random thoughts we have and share do get to the right people. And I have seen the change and growth in him over the past year. Everyone has their own demons and dark days but there are others out there that are going through similar battles and are looking for examples of people who have made it or are making it to the other side. My hope is that he will keep going not only for him but for the people out there that need it. And that I can make a difference here by sharing these thoughts as well.
If you are on instagram and would like to follow his account is http://www.instagram.com/i.am.done.being.obese
I am on instagram also at http://www.instagram.com/thedistracteddamsel
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