Today, I was challenged.
Not by someone or something. It was me.
I’ve been up since 6:45 a.m., still recovering from Wednesday’s training, development, and work until 4 p.m.
And that’s when it happened.
Training is on the calendar for today, Friday, October 9th.
My mind starts this reasoning process:
“You’re tired. Get home and take a nap. Better yet, don’t work out today. You can miss a day…”
I mean, the reasons not to commit to my weekly commitment just got real.
I’m going back and forth with myself, knowing that I do what I need and have to do and don’t simply conform to how I feel.
I remember one of my standing orders for myself:
My body is a primary system, not an accessory.
“Training is a lifestyle, not a task.
Movement regulates my mental and emotional state.
Strength, recovery, and mobility are long-term investments.“
I do not sacrifice physical health for short-term comfort or approval.
Believe me, I did want to relax.
When I got home, I did—for 30 minutes.
But what I didn’t do was skip my workout.
When my alarm went off for the gym, it was like my system came online.
My attitude changed. I was focused on today’s workout.
And when I got to the gym, the energy came. My session was a success.
See, this is where discipline lives.
Things will happen, and sometimes you have to hold the line. You have to do the hard thing you don’t feel like doing.
Sometimes you have to look beyond how you feel in the moment and remember what you’ve committed to. But you also have to know when your body genuinely needs rest.
And I’m not saying taking a day off or resting is terrible.
I’m simply saying, go back and forth with yourself. Challenge that little voice. Push back if it’s safe for you.
Meaning, yes, listen to your body, but also recognize when you’re making excuses rather than making a necessary decision to recover.
— Tip