Day 5: Who Is Your Motivator
Now let’s move on to our Who.
Who is that one person you can rely on to become your accountability partner?
In our life’s journey, it’s hard to do things on our own. We need a community or a partner, at the very least.
You can rely on this community to provide you with insights and inspirations for sure. But at home, when you’re by yourself, it can help if you have someone you can share your most profound problems and struggles with. And if someone also shares your goals of eating healthy, it will motivate you more. Some compete—like who is the biggest loser (in terms of weight loss if that’s your goal).
You may need someone to help you with your grocery shopping, one who knows how to read the labels and make the right choices.
There’s a reason why the disciples were sent out two by two. We need support. The pandemic has taught us that even virtual support works. Ask someone to check on you. Share what you intend to do and why. You may share what you’ve written in your journal and your realizations.
Who will be your prime motivator? When you’ve identified that person, call them and talk to them. Make that commitment to collaborate and support each other.
Now, you may sometimes encounter a situation when no one is as passionate as you. Everyone has their agenda, and they have no time to dip into your journey.
When I did the virtual Camino de Santiago event in 2021, I invited many, but no one wanted to do it, not even my closest friends and family. And when something like this happens, I turn to my spiritual family. They are always available. And they pushed me to traverse 773.9km in 49 days. That’s roughly 150-300 minutes a week on my indoor bike and treadmill (about 30-60 min/ day for five days), give and take.
Back in 2008, I trained with my spiritual Running Mate. I kept a journal which eventually became a memoir. I hated running, but I got converted. The journey became easier because He was there. I looked forward to every run and felt happy after each workout. With the Spirit willing, even when the flesh is weak, it can be driven to do the impossible.
Now, I don’t want you to embark on an exercise regimen without proper planning. You may injure yourself. I’m not about to tell everyone to go out and run. I merely wanted to direct you to another person who can help you in this journey, if no one else will.
Or find someone from this community. An accountability partner is very important. It's even better if you have a group who can embark on this same journey.
Another strategy is to announce to the community your goals. This will help you commit to your goals, commit to yourself, and hold yourself accountable for the next 40 days.
Create a post with a #40DayChallengeDay5 and become a self-motivator.
Who is that one person you can rely on to become your accountability partner?
In our life’s journey, it’s hard to do things on our own. We need a community or a partner, at the very least.
You can rely on this community to provide you with insights and inspirations for sure. But at home, when you’re by yourself, it can help if you have someone you can share your most profound problems and struggles with. And if someone also shares your goals of eating healthy, it will motivate you more. Some compete—like who is the biggest loser (in terms of weight loss if that’s your goal).
You may need someone to help you with your grocery shopping, one who knows how to read the labels and make the right choices.
There’s a reason why the disciples were sent out two by two. We need support. The pandemic has taught us that even virtual support works. Ask someone to check on you. Share what you intend to do and why. You may share what you’ve written in your journal and your realizations.
Who will be your prime motivator? When you’ve identified that person, call them and talk to them. Make that commitment to collaborate and support each other.
Now, you may sometimes encounter a situation when no one is as passionate as you. Everyone has their agenda, and they have no time to dip into your journey.
When I did the virtual Camino de Santiago event in 2021, I invited many, but no one wanted to do it, not even my closest friends and family. And when something like this happens, I turn to my spiritual family. They are always available. And they pushed me to traverse 773.9km in 49 days. That’s roughly 150-300 minutes a week on my indoor bike and treadmill (about 30-60 min/ day for five days), give and take.
Back in 2008, I trained with my spiritual Running Mate. I kept a journal which eventually became a memoir. I hated running, but I got converted. The journey became easier because He was there. I looked forward to every run and felt happy after each workout. With the Spirit willing, even when the flesh is weak, it can be driven to do the impossible.
Now, I don’t want you to embark on an exercise regimen without proper planning. You may injure yourself. I’m not about to tell everyone to go out and run. I merely wanted to direct you to another person who can help you in this journey, if no one else will.
Or find someone from this community. An accountability partner is very important. It's even better if you have a group who can embark on this same journey.
Another strategy is to announce to the community your goals. This will help you commit to your goals, commit to yourself, and hold yourself accountable for the next 40 days.
Create a post with a #40DayChallengeDay5 and become a self-motivator.