Take the Good from the Bad

We all falter at times. A bad moment does not make a bad day, and a bad day is not the end of the world. Today's blog is going to be short and sweet.

Many of my clients seem to beat themselves up when they make a mistake. Whether it is during an exercise, a meal of their diet program, or even being a few minutes late for an appointment; that mistake consumes their focus. Sometimes they dwell on it, and even use it as a reason to make another mistake (especially when it comes to healthy eating). Going back to the last post, it seems to come from an unrealistic expectation that effort guarantees success.

Today Chicago Fitness Training would like to reinforce the notion that mistakes are okay. They are, in fact, opportunities to learn and grow. Recognize them for what they are and do your best to correct them moving forward. Above all, do not make a mistake into an excuse or reason to stop trying. A single bad moment does not mean failure. Do not give up! Do not enable a momentary weakness by compounding it. The only way to achieve your goals is to keep working at them, especially when they feel more difficult.