Be your best YOU!

These days I try really hard to not be concerned about what anyone else is doing. I used to – a lot!! And sometimes I still find myself wishing this or wishing that, but I’ve realised it’s a negative way of thinking.

Typically, we don’t usually compare ourselves to those that may be less fortunate than us and consider ourselves blessed. Instead we’re more inclined to compare with those who we believe have more or are doing more with their lives. This just leaves us in a negative state and feeling ungrateful.

Jealousy and envy are very much a waste of energy. I’ve spent too much time comparing my life to the lives of others. I’ve learnt to re-direct that energy into making myself a better person. I often take time to be grateful for the wonderful things I have in my life, and that’s so much more positive and empowering than wishing I had the life of someone else. And always remember, sometimes we are envious of others when we know nothing about what really might be going on in their lives…. We never know what battles others are fighting behind the scenes.

Today I’m more focused on admiring others for their achievements, and making sure that I’m becoming a better version of myself, every day. That’s not only in fitness , but just life in general. The only person you should strive to be better than is YOU! Life’s too short to spend time wishing for things.

When it comes to your own training and physical abilities, work on improving your own fitness and strength, every day. Never forget where you’ve come from, and never compare to where anyone else is. Maybe you’ve gone from doing push ups on your knees, to doing them on your toes, or maybe you’ve improved your running speed, or your leg or core strength. Or maybe you’ve completely changed your body shape or increased your energy levels. Whatever it is, be proud every step of the way of how far you’ve come. Keep that focus constantly on yourself, while appreciating and admiring what others are doing too. We need to be inspired by others and use them as motivation, rather than just sitting back and wishing, and drowning in envy. We are all capable, and if you want it, make it happen.

I follow all sorts of super fit people on Facebook and other social media. I used to end up feeling sad and wishing I could look like them and do whatever they could do. Now I weigh up how important it is to me, and if it is important I’ll get on and try to make it happen. If not, I admire their dedication and hard work, and get on with working on my own goals.

Regardless of whatever anyone else is up to, keep the focus on you and your own progress!! We’re all individuals with our own goals and wishes. And if you want it…… DO IT!!

Paula