Check it out. I’m not really a new year’s resolution type of guy (anymore). I haven’t done that in a year or two. I made it clear back then that it would be my last year participating in what I think is nothing more than a feel-good approach to procrastination.
Instead, I decided to take the foundations of what would have been my resolutions and worked on making them different elements of my overall lifestyle (think about that).
At this point, I think I’ve succeeded with fitness. It has leaked off into how I eat, how I think, my priorities, what attracts me to certain women, where I choose to live, and many other areas.
So while I do have certain fitness goals, they’re always short term. Whether I have a goal or not, I’m going to stay fit. So I leave it at that and consistency takes the wheel.
How about you? Do you set long term fitness goals or embrace the lifestyle? Both?
Sean – I’ve pretty much done away with the idea of making New Year’s Resolutions, too (I prefer daily ones)….except for this one: “May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.” ~Neil Gaiman That’s not specifically fitness-related, but in a way, it is. ‘Cause in my mind, “fitness” is an-encompassing thing: Mind. Body. Spirit. And like you said, working toward/accomplishing one goal can be a catalyst for positively affecting so many other areas of life. So yes…in 2014, I plan to surprise myself even more than I did in 2013.
I can dig it! If I had to declare an official position on the matter, I’d call it “Jill’s Position.” You’re right on point.
Haha, love it!! Thanks, my like-minded friend. 🙂