For the past three days, I've done 100 sit ups per day. This is something I've never before thought possible, for me, a "non-athlete." I've also started daily push ups and thrice weekly running. In real running sneakers.
Bottom line: Adding one more sit up every day works. It works great and is a beautiful way to make significant change. And every change causes a domino effect of more change, with unexpected results, and possibly even dangerous empowerment (this I'm still looking forward to).
Doing my sit up experiment has also let me learn about my own negative thoughts, thoughts that I believe have been holding me back from doing my best and living my best life. Thoughts that were so much a part of who I have been, that I didn't even notice them until I did that first sit up and distinctly heard you can't do it in my mind. Now, when I hear that voice in my head saying you can't do this, I immediately start to do just that thing. It's become my clue for finding my fear so I can find my fearlessness.
I read once that if you can make a change last for 90 days, it is permanent. And, I believe this is true. I have no doubt that at the end of the year, I'll be up to 365 sit ups per day. But, I'm busy writing a novel and teaching and I'm sorry to say that I don't have anything else to blog about without sinking even deeper into pointless narcissism. So, I'll just say thank you. Thank you for your support and encouragement. If you try this experiment, let me know. I'd love to hear how it goes for you.
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