DAY 32: Morning Motivation- Enthusiasm: Is It In You?

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

So you’ve recognized opportunity, and you’ve chosen the road you will travel down, now what? Well, now we must do the traveling, which can be enjoyable or miserable.

How can you make your journey towards achieving your goals enjoyable?

LIVE WITH ENTHUSIASM!

I know it’s easier said than done, but think about how you feel when you are with an enthusiastic person. This person has life in him, a genuine passion for life which can be seen in his everyday actions and mannerisms. I thrive off of enthusiastic people!

This morning I read an article in Josh Hinds’ “Let’s Talk Motivation” Newsletter about how enthusiasm is contagious. Enthusiastic people inspire enthusiasm in others. This spreading of enthusiasm in others occurs as a result of the positive environment created by this enthusiastic person. We feed off of each other’s attitudes and moods, both positive and negative, so it is imperative that we create a positive environment for ourselves and those around us by living an enthusiastic life.

How is you level of enthusiasm?

Let me guess, when you first established your goal, you were so excited! You couldn’t wait to get started working towards it.

Then what happened?

Simple, your spark of enthusiasm was quickly extinguished, or severely dampened, by those doubters of your dream and the numerous distractions you face each day.

What can you do to maintain your enthusiasm?

1. Well, reading this blog is a start. Daily inspiration is essential to keeping your focus and enthusiasm. Even if you reread the same inspirational piece over and over, it is feeding the brain with these positive vibes that will train your brain to live with enthusiasm despite the negativity you may encounter.

2. Keep a daily journal. Record when you felt enthusiasm in your actions and why. Record who inspired enthusiasm in you or how many people in whom you inspired enthusiasm.

I realize maintaining constant enthusiasm is impossible (and probably unhealthy), but if you can remind yourself to show your passion for life in everything that you do today, you will be miles ahead of the rest of the crowd (what a great marathon pun!).

TODAY’S WORKOUT:

Bench Press- Lock-out 4 sets

Curls- 3 sets

Scull-crushers- 3 sets

Pullups- 3 sets

Dips- 3 sets

Abs