Satisfy, Seek, Simplify, Support, Significance
Seek the line of expectation and then exceed it! I read this line several times, and each time I did, I became more unsettled. Oh, I understand the intent of the words. What I don’t understand is how to address this when my negative self is looking at each expectation and every challenge in my weight-loss journey with the attitude that, “This is too hard. I will never be able to do this!”
I have never been a person who “settled” for average, or even below-average in most areas of my life. I have always been able to see that I clearly find a way to do better than others might think possible. It is easier than it might appear. If I needed to find an example that supports my answer, I find two instead. If practice began at 6 p.m., I was ready to go at 5:30 p.m. Not only did I develop the reputation for doing more than I was asked, the extra time and preparation helped me improve. That is a very good thing!
I think that I need to seek significant ways to support my efforts to do more. I am not satisfied with just not gaining! This simple statement brings great clarity. My expectation has been much too low. I am definitely better than that. I definitely can work harder, practice more and give more than I have been expecting of myself. There is a great deal of truth to the axiom that it takes just a little “extra” to move from ordinary to extraordinary. I am now looking for opportunities where I can go a little further, push a little harder, last a little longer, prepare a little better and deliver a little more. I have seen my line of expectation … and am determined to exceed it!
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By June January 26, 2019
Loved the article.
By Molly January 22, 2019
Really good to read. needed words that are a real inspiration
By CK January 21, 2019
Enjoyed reading and hope to instill…;D
By Libby Durham January 21, 2019
I like the word silly also. When I get tired or frustrated sometimes it helps me to do something silly and make myself laugh. Laughing at your own self can be real helpful when you are tired and out of sorts! Try it sometimes.
I also think of the motto we use to use in 4H ” Make your best better”. I like that one. We can all improve on ourselves in almost all areas of our lives if we just put forth a little thought and effort . It really is worth the effort!!!
THANKS Barb!
By Elaine January 21, 2019
My Mother, who was a school teacher, used to say, ” good, better, best, and never let it rest until the good is better and the better is best.” Those were hard words to live up to but have lasted me a lifetime.
By CK January 21, 2019
Def. a keeper and will share w/GC’s. Thank-you for sharing.;D
By Florene Shaw January 21, 2019
Thank you so much Barb,this so true , so right on!! I will share at club. Seeds of change is a very good theme and this fits!!!!
By Karen January 21, 2019
I needed this today! THANKS.
By Judy Culbertson January 21, 2019
I love this!! I think it is because I can so relate to what you are saying. I have printed it out to read to my chapter as an inspirational tip. I will keep it handy to read often, and who knows, I just might surprise myself at what I can accomplish. Thank you for this.