Whatever you need to do to stay motivated…

Colleagues,

MVP: Small, even silly, steps can help us feel incrementally better.

Last weekend I was moping around feeling sorry for myself and just wanting to hike.

Instead of eating more ice cream, I did something silly.

My mom used to make paper countdown chains with me for Christmas. Pam and I carried on the tradition with our kids. I like it because it was a way to be intentional about marking progress towards a positive outcome.

So, last weekend I made a paper countdown chain to take me to September 17, when I get my boot off.

I added little messages to myself for each day.

It is silly, but it is a positive step I could take and it is giving me a small lift each morning.

And I was out of ice cream.

Today’s intention: Think about small and silly indulgences that can brighten your mood.

Cheers!

Frederick