How’s your day going?
I have a health goal this year. My health goal involves a daily task. I’m challenging myself to drink at least 3 litres of water, daily, throughout 2023.
Some time last year, I got severely dehydrated and downplayed my symptoms.In December, I decided that I would face this head on and deal with the issue. The problem is, I really expected every fibre of my being to get with the program once I had made the decision in my head.
Day 1 was not a success. Neither was day 2, or 3, or 7 😭.
I overestimated myself, greatly. LOL! I was consuming 1.5L of water daily but that wasn’t the goal. I just couldn’t go past that amount, I promise you I tried! After a week, I barely even drank up to a litre. I returned to drinking water only when I feel thirsty.
I had subconsciously told myself that I can’t drink 3L of water daily and stopped wasting my time. I had accepted ‘defeat’. Being the self-introspective human that I am, I questioned myself and this is what I discovered.
I realised that I wasn’t completely a failure at this. Far from it! I had successfully reached half of my target. That isn’t so bad now is it?! 😏
Thing is, the human mind loves gratification. I kept up my streak for a week then I crowned myself successful in maintaining a habit despite not achieving my set goal.
I’ve so far learned two things on this experience; it is extremely ridiculous to accept defeat 7 days after beginning a new challenge or a new journey. For someone who rediscovered the power of building habits a few months ago, I’m a bit embarrassed by myself 😂.
Secondly, it is okay to accept your limits, your strengths and your weaknesses. Re-adjust your goals and set smaller milestones that help you achieve the main goal.
You’re never going to wake up one morning and be a boss at anything. Never.
Accept your strengths and your weaknesses. Start small and keep building upwards.
You got this!
Have a beautiful day today! 💙
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Aina R. D.