I was not feeling it this morning as I headed into my garage, by myself, for yet another home workout. I used to enjoy the opportunity to do whatever I wanted in a workout because I am so often coaching others and following pre-scripted workouts. Today, I would've given anything to teach a pre-choreographed class! As I argued with myself about what I should do and whether or not I should even bother, I heard the words I've heard all of my life. "You're so damn stubborn!" I thought to myself, "Yes, yes I am! I'm going to do this workout because that's what I do." Stubbornness is often used as an example of a negative trait, but it can be one of the best traits you have, if you are stubborn about the right things. 

When we were growing up, we often were told that we needed to share, allow others a turn, not be so stubborn, etc.. Now, we're being told nearly the opposite. Stay home, don't share anything, keep to yourself. What if you tapped into those natural tendencies to do things your way? What if you allowed that stubbornness to be your reason that you don't give up on your goals, simply because your lifestyle has to change temporarily? What if you allow yourself to be selfish with your time now that you have the opportunity to readjust your schedule? I challenge you to do all of it! 

I don't do well when I'm told I can't do something or am not allowed to do it. I generally will do everything in my power to do exactly that thing which I'm not supposed to do. Today, that worked in my favor because the conditions and circumstances were all wrong for having a great workout, but I was determined to do it anyway. It was a battle all the way through. I wanted to stop 15 min in. I wanted to skip a set or two. I wanted to use less weight or go slower. As I was mentally battling, one of my favorite mantras kept running through my mind, 

Others may not take advantage of this clean slate and open calendar, but you can and should. Now that we're all reorganizing our schedules, why not block out time for yourself? Is it selfish? ABSOLUTELY! Is that bad? NOPE! Taking advantage of an opportunity to better yourself isn't a bad thing. So while you're changing work schedules, school schedules, cancelling all activities and plans, go ahead and add in time to exercise and improve your mindset, daily. Add in 45 min for your workout and another 15 for meditation, prayer or journaling. While you're at it, add in some time to plan and prepare healthy meals. You're at home anyway, why not?

Life as we know it has totally changed. As I mentioned last week you have 2 choices, lay down and wallow in your grief and misery, or get up and do something to better your situation. I challenge you to be stubborn and selfish. Refuse to allow anything to derail you from the positive path you're on. Block out time for your health and happiness and protect it! You have the time so that's no longer a valid excuse. You have the ability, so that excuse is gone too. The only thing left in your way is you. Best get steppin'!!