Easier paths

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It is difficult to argue yourself into a hard path when easier ones are there for the taking.

Cooking a homemade healthy meal vs the convenience of store-bought or a simple order from your favourite restaurant. Going to the gym vs watching TV on the couch. Taking the bicycle vs taking a taxi to go and run an errand.

There will always be tempting options that will have a later cost.

The only way that I know to avoid these traps is to use my “I am” statements.

I am a healthy person that enjoys cooking, so I will cook and savour every moment of the process and the meal.

I am a person who enjoys movement, not the stiffness of the couch. I will go to the gym and let my body feel this joy.

I am a cyclist. This will be my treat to myself spending some extra time on the bicycle and enjoying the errand a little more.

I am stronger and I am the only one working for myself. I owe myself protection from what seems easy because this is the Resistance in disguise.

One battle at a time. One decision at a time. Even after a lost battle, there will be another one that can be won. That should be won.

Stay inspired. Keep inspiring.