Case of the Mondays

Feel in the blank:

This week has been ______

The answer I have heard several times? BLAH. On a rare May week, the sun did not shine most of the week. Instead we had gloomy, rainy days.

I pride myself on being the motivator...the cheerleader...the happy go lucky trainer. Believe it or not, I struggled the beginning of this week as well. Trainers need motivation too. We need it daily.

Then I remembered to stay up to date on those things that keep me on track and that motivate me to keep moving forward, especially during those "blah" weeks. These are a few of my favorite things:

• Podcasts 

Lewis Howes "School of Greatness" is one I listen to religiously. His guests are inspiring and uplifting and even on the "blah-ess" days, I find motivation.

Go ahead and try not to be motivated by this episode: http://lewishowes.com/podcast/eric-thomas/

Ted Talk Podcast

Fear, Success, Education, Life...you name it. They talk about it. 

• Daily Motivating Emails

Monday-Friday, NY Times Bestseller, Darren Hardy sends out a 2-3 minute video + journaling exercises. It immediately starts my day off on the right foot and takes less than 5 minutes. 

http://www.darrendaily.com

• Workout

No workout is too big or too small during a "blah" week. Cannot make it to the gym. I have been there and these 3 exercises instantly get the endorphins going. 

25 Push-Ups

25 Squats

25 V-Ups

• Gratitude

Feeling blah? Take out of piece of paper (yes, now!) and write down 7 things are you thankful right now in this moment. Feel blah again tomorrow? Do the same thing. 

• Act of Kindness

Ironically, the bible verse from my devotional last night- "It is more blessed (makes one happier & more to be envied) to give than to receive"- Acts 20:35

I have now learned that we do not even know what happy is until we forget about ourselves and start focusing on others. Try a random act of kindness today....bake cookies for a neighbor, pay for the person behind you at Starbucks. 

I hope just one of the motivating items I listed above turns your not-so-great week into something better. Remember, your energy is contagious.