Yes, it can certainly be hard to keep it going. My biggest recommendation is to continue growing gradually. It takes a really long time to build a habit, particularly exercise habits, so continue building step by step. It may be frustrating to not see that end result in short order by making small daily improvements, however try to stay in the moment and remind yourself you are growing to something bigger! Thank you for sharing!
I have had many ATTEMPTS at Day 1’s. The mental anguish makes me physically sick. And it’s not always Day 1 for exercise, it’s Day 1 of a new job, Day 1 of a new activity, Day 1 in a new meeting. So many unknowns, so many fears, so many uncertainties - lead me to physical sickness. So what do I do knowing there are so many Day 1’s in life, I do as you have suggested. Take baby steps: maybe it’s goggling my route to the new meeting and driving over so I know where to park, taking out my gym clothes and putting them right by my bed so I can’t “change” my mind, Youtube a video to learn some of the dance moves before I start the new class. There are so many baby steps I can take to help me be successful for my Day 1. Thank you for this post Tyler it’s a great reminder for myself when I forget about setting myself up for success.
Thank you for being open and vulnerable in sharing your comment! I know that you are not the only one who experiences this type of anguish with Day 1. I really liked your ideas for reducing the affect Day 1 could have on you. Those are all very small, simple ways to hopefully minimize those feelings of physical sickness you have. You may even need to start smaller if the situation calls for it! There are so many instances in our life where we are doing something for the first time, and that's scary for many of us. Like you said, a new job or a new meeting can create the same anguish as starting an exercise routine. I would also say if you could practice self-compassion, specifically the exercise provided in Week 33, that would make you feel a lot better about your next Day 1. You got this!!
Thanks for the reminder that we just have to take the first step. Shut off all the why we shouldn’t and focus on why we should.
Personally although day 1 is tough for me it’s the commitment of keeping it going that struggle with.
Yes, it can certainly be hard to keep it going. My biggest recommendation is to continue growing gradually. It takes a really long time to build a habit, particularly exercise habits, so continue building step by step. It may be frustrating to not see that end result in short order by making small daily improvements, however try to stay in the moment and remind yourself you are growing to something bigger! Thank you for sharing!
I have had many ATTEMPTS at Day 1’s. The mental anguish makes me physically sick. And it’s not always Day 1 for exercise, it’s Day 1 of a new job, Day 1 of a new activity, Day 1 in a new meeting. So many unknowns, so many fears, so many uncertainties - lead me to physical sickness. So what do I do knowing there are so many Day 1’s in life, I do as you have suggested. Take baby steps: maybe it’s goggling my route to the new meeting and driving over so I know where to park, taking out my gym clothes and putting them right by my bed so I can’t “change” my mind, Youtube a video to learn some of the dance moves before I start the new class. There are so many baby steps I can take to help me be successful for my Day 1. Thank you for this post Tyler it’s a great reminder for myself when I forget about setting myself up for success.
Thank you for being open and vulnerable in sharing your comment! I know that you are not the only one who experiences this type of anguish with Day 1. I really liked your ideas for reducing the affect Day 1 could have on you. Those are all very small, simple ways to hopefully minimize those feelings of physical sickness you have. You may even need to start smaller if the situation calls for it! There are so many instances in our life where we are doing something for the first time, and that's scary for many of us. Like you said, a new job or a new meeting can create the same anguish as starting an exercise routine. I would also say if you could practice self-compassion, specifically the exercise provided in Week 33, that would make you feel a lot better about your next Day 1. You got this!!
I totally struggle with day 1’s, thanks again for the tips and tricks to get through it.
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