The Rocky Mentality

This morning I went out training, the first time in a couple of weeks, I had slipped into an excuse mode, early appointments or need to get to the bank etc, then with intentions to train later,which never quite got there.

At the end of very busy days I have put my feet up on the sofa and in no time fallen asleep; only to be wide wake at stupid o'clock with a stiff neck! Starting work then, is great at first, though by midday I am slowing down and in the afternoon concentration is rock bottom.

My eating habits have gone down the same slippery path, missing a meal here and there, snacking bits, not drinking all of my 2lts of water, even adding a glass of wine here and there.

My concentration, stamina, motivation, enthusiasm, bright ideas, laughter and interest in myself and my work were suffering. We are all human, but we are also our own biggest asset or not as the case may be!

I used to use the Rocky films as focal, motivational films when working with Young Offenders, so I sat myself down and watched a film, yes in the middle of the day and no I did not feel guilty, it is just what I needed.

This morning started focused, went and exercised, just as it happened it rained (very unusual in Aug in Spain) but it did me good as I just worked through it. By the time I got home I was soaked, but glowing I felt as if I have moved my world forward.

That set the tone of the day, music, smiles and loads of things achieved today, I stopped and ate lunch that gave me time to refocus for the afternoon. I have been listening to great recorded training, and I have talked to four new customers today! Bingo the sparkle is back.

When you are working alone, have a business in your house it is easy to let yourself slip, getting hold of those reigns and getting back into step is very important. Are you a winner? yes, are you worth it? yes! keep things around you that reminds you of that and anything that helps you focus is great. It does not have to mean anything to anyone else, so my new screen save is........ Rocky jumping with triumph at the top of the stairs!

We can all slide. but it is the strength of mind of an entrepreneur that makes them different to everyone else. Just like Rocky no compromise, eye on your goal and go for it, whatever it is

Regards
Linda