We all do it – so be honest, where do you hold back?
Not saying what you really think.
Not going as fast or as far as you can or lifting as much as you could.
Not stepping out on that limb.
Not asking the next question (do you really want the answer?)
Not playing full on.
I notice it for myself on the run (surprise!). When I’m by myself I fall into a gait that’s easy. That’s comfortable. Then I glance at my watch and flip out – because what’s become comfortable ain’t fast. And not that it always has to be fast – but here’s what I’ve noticed: When I push myself to run a little bit harder, a little bit faster, it doesn’t take that much more effort (or time). I don’t usually breathe any harder and don’t feel like I’m going to die.
Mostly, I have to pay more attention. I have to be on my game, and step out of my comfort zone, to get me that much closer to my goal, (and getting home faster). Nothing major – baby steps in fact.
And if I’m holding back here, there’s got to be other areas. So I look at the rest of my day – where else do I hold back? Do I fall into what’s comfortable? Do I operate on cruise?
And so I ask you: where do you hold back?
Take a gander. You do it. Admit it.
Push your comfort zone today.
move. you are meant to.
