75 Hard Journey
This is my first time doing the 75 Hard challenge. I have been considering doing it for a long time but have never felt ‘ready’. So, what has changed? A couple of things:
Becoming a parent has made me more aware of time and what I want out of life. In order to get what I want, I have to change my lifestyle a bit. This mostly comes in terms of how I spend my time and how I perceive my days. Being a parent is never ending. In the past I could just couch rot for an entire weekend if I wanted. That no longer is an option for me to recharge and no longer feels as appealing.
I have been on an alcohol free journey for several years and it seems as though I can make great progress (a couple months at a time) but then I always seem to ‘give in’ and have a few drinks. I don’t like this, for me. My intent is to push past this blockage and maintain a completely alcohol free lifestyle.
That being said, I am using this challenge as a stepping off point to help me prioritize my time, energy and lifestyle. Although it seems a bit extreme, and why can’t I just do the things I say I want to do. I lack accountability for myself and the only way I can think of having some accountability to make change is to participate in this challenge.
The Prep:
I did a lot of mental prep up to this point. I did not just wake up and decide to start 75 Hard. I’ve been increasing my water intake, picked out the books I want to read, scheduled the workouts I want to do and lastly have taken into consideration some dates during the 75 days that will make this challenge even harder.
Having a plan and knowing that it’s going to be hard, but doable is the point. I want to shift my perspective into “I don’t have enough time, I’m too tired, I’m afraid” into how can I make more time, what can I do to recharge so I don’t feel so tired and lastly, just do it, take that first step and it will all get easier.
Final Thoughts:
My motto has become: All it takes is a pinch of hustle.
Today I am going to sleep with anticipation, a lot of motivation (because you know it’s always there in the beginning) and with a sense of pride for doing this.
Cheers to an adventure ahead. Let’s do this.