“Think progress, not perfection.”
Sometimes my need for perfection gets in the way of me accomplishing my goals.
I should take the progress vs perfection advice to heart, but I’ve learned that at least initially I need the perfection to motivate me to continue.
I seem to be wired more “all or nothing” or as author Gretchen Rubin says, I’m more of an “abstainer” than a “moderator.”
It’s much easier for me to decide ahead of time to say no to the chips at the Mexican restaurant than to allow myself to have just a few. Just like that famous Lay’s commercial of the sixties, “Nobody can eat just one.”
I woke up this morning, stepped on the scale, and knew it was time for a course correction. I know I’ll be more successful if I white knuckle it through the next couple of days.
I’ve found, though, that when I’m in control of my eating I feel more empowered in other areas as well. So I’m making a commitment today to better food choices.
What works best for you?
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