Our vacation is over and I must say, I feel quite accomplished! Besides the customary over-eating, I was actually much more active this vacation than most. I hiked and walked. I read books. I wrote posts for this blog. I even did laundry…
I read this book by Lauren Graham (of Gilmore Girls game) called, In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It.
It was a very light read but with some good messages. Like this line about progress being found in the “small, seemingly uneventful accomplishments”.
I’ve found this to be so true about running and staying healthy and about life in general. It is all about these small accomplishments that add up to being a better runner, a better mother, a better person.
It’s what gives me hope that people are still inherently kind and considerate of other people. What might be a small accomplishment to you, could be a huge life changer for someone else.
Yes, those are unisex bathrooms (from 2 different locations). They are just like the unisex bathrooms you have in your home!
When I was the chapter leaders of the San Jose MRTT Chapter, I started these daily posts where I would recognize the accomplishments that the women posted or told me about. Sometimes it was a mom going for her first post partum walk with her newborn. Sometimes it was a woman who ran her first double digit mileage run. Sometimes it was a mom who was able to workout and shower in the same day. Our small accomplishments can be so often overlooked by the people in our lives so I think, having it recognized by a group of like minded women was something that was really appreciated.
What was your small accomplishment today? How are you recognizing it?
Here are mine:
– finishing this post which I started last week.
– not being late for my appointments today.
– running for 1.75 miles straight with no walk breaks.
– setting aside time for reading with my kids.
– eating salad with minimal dressing for lunch.
So in conclusion, don’t worry, be happy…Small accomplishments can lead to big rewards!
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