TEEN TRUTH: SIMPLE TRUTH – EYES ON THE GOAL

July 7th, 2010

“Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” – Vince Lombardi

Isn’t it easy to get distracted from the things we should be doing? There are great shows to watch, music to listen to, and texting to do!

Procrastination is easy. I don’t know about you, but if “putting stuff off” was a course offered in school I would have aced it.

The reality is that when we procrastinate we end up feeling lousy about ourselves. Oh sure, we feel good in the short term, but in the long run, not so much. We start to have negative, doubtful thoughts that get in the way. Our minds create obstacles. They may seem real, but they are not. Even if they are real, they can be overcome through perseverance.

So, whether you are working away at stuff for school, or wanting to improve your health and fitness, don’t put off getting things done. Focus on your goal, and somehow, work to avoid the distractions that lead to obstacles.

In the end, when you have accomplished that goal, you will feel amazing.

What do YOU think?

- Professional Contributor Laurie Sweig co-founded the Point for Fitness in Ottawa, Canada, where she manages the business, teaches Spinning classes, and provides personal training services.