Motivation Monday: Being Purposeful

For the past month I’ve been slacking big time on some of my goals. At the beginning of the semester I wanted to be more dedicated to my blog, my health (eating right/working out), and being more purposeful with my actions. So far, I’ve worked out on average 4 times a week by going to spin and Piyo. I’ve been decent with eating right, but I could be better.

I’m finally working on my blog! But the one goal that I’ve faltered the most on is being more purposeful. Having intent with what I do and say. How many times have you seen someone on Facebook say, “be nice”, “spread love”, “why can’t people be more…”  or any other perpetual question of society.

In a way, I’ve become a hypocrite. I haven’t been as purposeful as I can with my actions. I haven’t nurtured my relationships as well as I could be and in a way I’ve become complacent. And I hate it! If I want a peaceful environment or a more accepting social structure, then I have to promote and evoke it. When was the last time you challenged yourself to promote well-being of those around you with an active approach rather than passive. I can throw shade all day but then that’d be taking away from my personal goals, so here’s what I plan to do (maybe you should too).

Create a better dialogue – You can’t gain anything from being quiet.

Expand your circle – Is you surround yourself with only A, B, and C people then what are you actually accomplishing.

Get out of your comfort zone – Challenge yourself. If you hesitate to ask questions, ask more. If you like being passive, initiate something for a start. Don’t deny yourself new opportunities.