Last weekend I mentioned that I was able to get in a hardcore arms workout. I kind of want to elaborate on the idea of being inspired to workout hard again.
Webster's dictionary defines Inspire this way: To breath or blow upon or into; to infuse by breathing; to have an animating effect upon, to influence.
As I consider that definition I believe inspire is the right word to use in this case. It seems as though I have experienced a breath of fresh motivation, that has reinvigorated my passion for training.
The past couple of months have been less than inspiring. I think it has a lot to do with my recent job change. Transitioning from being self-employed to working for someone else is quite a life change that affects all areas of that life.
I think the major change that affected my training took place in my mind. Starting out a new job in sales requires some quick change-over. I had to hit the ground running. I also wanted to start making an impact right away. I think I let the new job occupy too much of my thought and action and I allowed myself to obsess over it.
Last week was not a good week and I think it was due to the previous several weeks of obsession. At the end of the week I realized that I was living to work instead of working to live. I decided I was going to reinsert the things that make life so enjoyable - training is one of those things.
I suppose the negative consequences of my obsessing was one aspect that re-inspired me.
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