Fill up to Spill out

As a healthcare provider, I frequently hear people say that they just aren't motivated when it comes to exercise or other healthy lifestyle goals.  They want to make some changes, but just don't feel excited about it.  This lack of motivation has been even worse during the middle of a pandemic.  Feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and uncertainty have consumed a lot of people's minds during the last 6 months.  Finding motivation is a struggle.  A lot of people just don't feel that motivated right now.   So how do you find the motivation to do the things you want to do and know you should do when it's difficult?  I'll share what's worked for me!     1. Understand your "why."  Why do you want to make the change?  Why do you want to do the thing?  What would it look like if you actually accomplished what you are wanting to do?  Your "why" is important, and if it's a big enough "why," you will stick to your plan.  You will do th

Like the name of my blog and social media accounts, Fill up to Spill out, I am always in pursuit of what fills us up so we can spill out to others.  Not just what makes us happy, but the things that truly fulfill us so we can be a kind human and serve others for the glory of God.  Not things that give us fuel when times are easy, but things that truly give us life when life is different and challenging.  When life is uncertain, like we are experiencing right now.   What's filling you up during this crazy season of change and uncertainty?  What's giving you life so you can keep living life with courage and kindness?  What's keeping you calm and allowing you to look ahead with hope and positivity?  What are you putting into your cup that's serving you so you can live your purpose?   I'll share with you what's going into my cup each day.   1.  Coffee... coffee goes into my cup each morning.  First I drink the coffee, then I do the things.  What better way to start