It is easy to feel powerless against our vices. A necessary part of health journeys is taking back our power. It may sound cringy to say, but I mean it. You must reclaim your power. You are so much stronger than you know. You’re not weak or doomed to fail when you stumble. Learn from these missteps to become stronger.
I have felt discouraged when struggling with disordered eating and depression. It is not easy to continue in these moments. The reason I do is that I am committed to my efforts. I won’t let myself betray all the hard work I have done. So, while I am not always perfect, I will always try. All you can do is try. When you fall, pick yourself up and do the next best thing. I know it is cliche, but it is true. Perfection doesn’t guarantee results because it is impossible to be perfect. Consistency does.
When you’re consistent and take the time to learn from your challenges, you’re sure to overcome them. I have struggled over the last week. But today, I got up and followed through with my commitments to my health. It feels good when I take care of myself. I could sit and beat myself up for the moments I faulted. Or, I could just get back to work. I felt sadness and discouragement for a moment. Dwelling on it won’t help me. It makes no sense to continue to do what doesn’t work. I know my persistent efforts to heal and grow do. I’m not giving up on myself.
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