Where do you want to go?

I bought my first mountain bike when I was 16 years old. I was ready to conquer the trail and took off with two friends of mine who were more experienced riders. I started out very optimistic, but quickly realized that mountain biking took more skill than I had. It seemed as though my bike gravitated toward every rock, root, or hole. Mountain biking wasn't nearly as fun as I thought it would be. After a while, my friends stopped to wait for me to give me these words of advice. "Becky, don't focus on the obstacle. You have to look at where you want to go". I got back on my bike and followed their advice. If there was a large rock on the trail, I focused on the path I wanted to take around it, instead of staring at the rock I was trying to avoid. It worked! My bike followed the path I focused on! We finished the ride that day, but their words of advice have stayed with me after all these years.

While you are on your life's journey, or your wellness journey, there will most certainly be obstacles. Perhaps you are having a difficult time getting your nutrition right, or you haven't been consistant in your workouts because life gets in the way. Whatever it is, don't dwell on the obstacles or challenges. Focus on where you want to go. What is your goal? Weight loss? A race or competition? Improving your blood pressure? Whatever it is, realize there will be bumps along the way, but keep your eye on the path you want to go that will get you to your goal.

Be focused and be well! 

BHW