How Bad Do You Want It?

"Why I am doing this?", "Should I just give it up?", "what am I doing this for?", "I'm really not cut out for this".  These were just a few of the thoughts in my mind this past month.  I've struggled this month (and in July) to find my motivation, to reach out to people.  However, as much as those thoughts took up residence in my mind, I did my best to ignore them. There were some days I let them out to play....other days I just shut them down.

I'm a Beachbody coach and really love and enjoy what I do.  Sharing what has worked for me with others and what it's doing for them is very rewarding.  It's not about the money or the rewards.  However, I got caught up in that and lost sight of WHY I coach.  

I decided to take a step back and rediscover my reason for joining this amazing company.  My reason (or Why) is to share with others what Beachbody has done for me.  I have enjoyed a healthier and fitter lifestyle because if this company so why would I not share it with others.  The other part of my why is to provide the financial freedom my family needs and deserves.  I am here to set an example for my son to learn to make healthy choices in life.  

Here are some things that I did to keep myself pushing play everyday, even though I wanted to quit.

1.  I stayed consistent.  Meaning I kept posting my accountability (sweaty face pic and meals).  I also began posting more motivational and inspirational quotes and pictures.

2.  I didn't stop working out.  I made the decision one year ago to change my lifestyle and there is nothing that will stop me from maintaining this now.  When I get my workout in, I FEEL much better.  I'm in a better mood, which in turn makes me a better person

3.  I started reading personal development books daily.  I made it a goal to read for at least 30 minutes each day.  It's amazing how reading a book can help you has a person and help your business grow.  I'm currently reading Go Pro by Eric Worre and The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman.  

4.  I joined groups that would help hold me accountable in this business.  I was/am required to post my accountability daily...and it didn't matter if I didn't do anything business related that day or not.  I still posted.  

5.  I keep track of everyone I talked to.  And because I've been doing this, I didn't like seeing empty days...so that was a motivating factor in and of itself.

6.  I always check in for team calls, the National Wake up Call (which is every Monday morning).  Tons of nuggets of information from these calls.  Even if I cannot make it when they're happening, I make to listen to the recording.  These calls have become a very important part of my weekly schedule.

These are just a few things that I've done to keep myself moving forward.  I could've easily given up and decided that this business just isn't for me.  But I KNOW that I can succeed in this IF I keep doing these things I just mentioned.  It all comes down to consistency.