Tip for Today #8

The "Tos"

This tip was blatantly stolen from one of my favorite blogs. I hope she won't mind my adaptation.

The word To is a small word, only 2 letters, but it packs a lot of meaning when paired with other words. "I can't workout today, I need to run errands. I have to drive carpool this morning. I have too many things to do." "I have to have snacks in the house for my kids. I have to fix things for dinner my family will eat." It's very easy to turn that simple word into any number of excuses for our bad habits. "I'm too tired to exercise, I have to get some rest." "I'm starving! I'll grab a candy bar because I have to put something in my stomach."

Try turning it around. Use the power of To for good instead of evil. "I GET To take care of this one body I've been given." "I get to be a positive role model for my children in teaching them to have healthy habits." "I need to take good care of myself so I will get to dance at my grandchildren's weddings." "I want to feel good about my health." "I need to schedule time for myself so I can be at my best." "I get to be the best me I can be!" "Darn it! I'm full of energy but have to go to bed and tomorrow I get to do it all again."

You get the point. Words are powerful. Actions are more so. Put them together to keep your motivation in the right direction. You need to want to, only then do you really get to.