Do you take the time to be proud of yourself and acknowledge your baby steps towards better health? Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking in the furthest spot at the grocery story, drinking more than 64 ounces of water during the day…
It’s very easy to get bogged down with every day activities. Take the time to pat yourself on your back when you’ve achieved even the smallest accomplishments.
By celebrating your small victories, you will have a heightened feeling of accomplishment that will definitely keep you motivated and one step closer to your goal results. So regardless of how small the step (not eating the doughnuts at work)… Celebrate the little things in life!
The Man in the Glass ~
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you king for a day,
just go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say.
For it isn’t your father or mother or wife
whose judgment upon you must pass.
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass.
People may think you’re a straight-shooting chum
and think you’re a wonderful guy,
but the man in the glass says you’re only a bum
if you can’t look him straight in the eye.
He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
for he’s with you clear to the end.
And you’ve passed your most difficult test
if the man in the glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
and get pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
if you’ve cheated the man in the glass.
Dale Wimbrow, 1895-1954
Have a great day!
Nicole Simonin
P.S. Check out my “Almost Cannoli” recipe here and Mocha Ricotta Creme here
