We all know this one. We plan and write out our goals, get a program, get a support team and get started. So far, so good. We start to see results! “YES! This works” we say to ourselves, and our support team cheers.
Then something happens – we wobble, and fall off. WHY? I’ve done a lot of thinking on this one because over the years this has happened to me too!
So here’s my take on it. There are two kinds of sabotage: ‘Self Sabotage’ and ‘Well-Meaning Friends Sabotage’
Great Goals Alone Will NOT Get You There!
I’ve been pondering the burning coals picture. You know the one – coals burn at their brightest when they are burning on the fire together. Guess what! It’s the same with us. We make a decision to change something in our lifestyle and start out with fantastic specific goals and great enthusiasm.
It doesn’t take too long before that enthusiasm dries up and we are back to struggling. Like taking the coal out of the fire! Take it out and it will go out – that simple.
By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
