The Happy Plateau
I've been on a health and exercise kick for the last six months. I've always had the motivation to exercise, but I've had to make great strides towards eating reasonably. These lifestyle changes have done wonders for my body, mood, and energy levels. I enjoy the routine now, and I plan on sticking with the general idea of staying fit and lean for the rest of my life.
Just today, I realized that I like my look, weight, and athletic performance. I don't need to improve any more. If I accidentally get better, that's a bonus. I'm fairly certain that improvement will happen by the simple virtue of continuing to follow the routine that I already enjoy, but I don't need any more improvement to be happy with myself. It's very liberating.
It is a strange and surprising epiphany to suddenly realize that one is happy with himself. So here I sit, content, at least physically. There are many other areas that I'd like to improve upon, so I won't be slacking, oh no.
p.s. Sorry if this comes across as smug.
Just today, I realized that I like my look, weight, and athletic performance. I don't need to improve any more. If I accidentally get better, that's a bonus. I'm fairly certain that improvement will happen by the simple virtue of continuing to follow the routine that I already enjoy, but I don't need any more improvement to be happy with myself. It's very liberating.
It is a strange and surprising epiphany to suddenly realize that one is happy with himself. So here I sit, content, at least physically. There are many other areas that I'd like to improve upon, so I won't be slacking, oh no.
p.s. Sorry if this comes across as smug.