Just
do it!
The words "Just do it" make up a simple, popular phrase that we've
heard from parents, teachers and coaches time and time again.
If we can say these words to ourselves - with conviction -
we not only transform our thoughts from negative to positive, but we
redirect our actions as well. I'll boil it down to a few
examples:
When I wake up at 6:45 am, I'm tired and I don't want to get out of
bed. As I lie there and watch the clock ticking away, I remind
myself to "Just do it!" After I get up and take my
shower, I feel good and ready to start my day. The bottom
line is: I feel glad I did it.
At the end of the day, when my lessons are over, it's then time for me
to do some work on my book. Sometimes just the thought of
writing when I'm tired can be daunting. Before I
start focusing on the "why not's", I say to myself "Just do
it!" I then sit down and begin to type my ideas into the
computer and before I know it, the creative juices are flowing.
When I get up from the computer and look at what I've
written, I feel one step closer to my goal. The bottom line
is I'm glad I did it.
 On the weekend, I question
myself, "Do I really
want to go to the gym? " I can think of a
million reasons why it would be better to read a book or just relax at
home. I then tell myself to "Just do it!" When I'm
at the gym and working out to the music, I'm having , and the time
just flies by as I go from one machine to the next. When I'm
walking out the door to my car I might feel a little tired, but
mentally I am energized, and once again (you guessed it) I'm glad I did
it.
In simple terms, almost nothing feels as good as saying "Just do it"
and then actually doing
it.
"Just do it" is a way to focus the mind on our specific goals and
accomplish them. I find saying these words out loud is even
more powerful in programming my mind and body to work together.
However, the tricky part is not getting caught up in excuses and
letting procrastination win. Sometimes our subconscious minds
are at odds with our common sense. Here's a common excuse: "Yes, I know I want to get in
better shape, and I promised myself I would go to the gym twice a week,
but if I'm tired and my head is not in it, it will be a waste of time
anyway."
A good way to counteract this, which I talk about in more detail in my
sport book, "The
Victory Dance: How to Motivate Yourself in Sports and Life ,"
is to first be clear on exactly
what it is you want. What is the goal?
Think it, know it, even write it down. Make that
goal/intention as simple and clear as possible.
 For example, instead of
saying, "I want to be in
better shape," why not be more specific and say, "I want to be 10 lbs thinner
before the winter holidays." Notice how I added
a finish date to my goal. Now here is the biggest key: while
it's important to know what you want, it is imperative to know why
you want it. Like this: "I
want to be 10 lbs lighter so I can feel more confident about the way I
look."
When we are crystal clear about what we truly feel, want, and need, we
will make better decisions in the moment.
We've all heard of the rags-to-riches stories of famous people (such as Oprah
Winfrey and Abraham Lincoln) who struggled growing up. Each
day there were opportunities and choices that allowed them to bring
themselves towards their goal. Instead of focusing on their
excuses, they resisted procrastination, and thus changed their
reality. They let their desire of what
they wanted (as well as "why") be the motivational keys
to truly making things happen.
Remember, there is no such thing as an overnight success.
It's all about taking responsibility and being willing to "Just do
it!" Every little decision is a small step on the path
towards your larger goal. You might even consider "Just doing
it" with a smile on your face. We often play the game of
pleasantries and put on a smile for other people, so why not play the
same game with ourselves? Put on a smile and make the best
of the situation.
By incorporating positive energy in whatever you do, you are
guaranteeing success from the inside out. The
success will come from you, and will then be reflected in what you are
doing.
Hopefully you are beginning to see that with a "Just do it" attitude,
you are setting into motion a way of thinking that will elicit a
response of which YOU
will reap the benefits. The choice is yours.
Don't you think it's about time you "Just do it"?
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