Do you know this saying? The first time I heard it, its simple yet profound meaning hit me.
You’ve messed up? Begin again. You got off track? Begin again. Something got in your way? Begin again. You’re discouraged? Begin again. The results weren’t what you were hoping? Begin again.
“Begin again” isn’t saying you’re a failure. It’s saying you care enough about yourself to get back up and keep going. You’re not giving up. You’re finding a way to make your life better.
This can apply to many different areas of life, of course. An obvious application is with food. Did something throw you off your plan? Don’t beat yourself up (please, don’t do that). Just begin again.
How about with finances? Was your spending out of control? Begin again. Don’t give up on your financial goals.
Did you say something harsh to a loved one? Go to them, apologize, and begin again.
Long hiatus of no exercise? Begin again. You’ll be glad you did.
You get the idea. We are all human and we make mistakes from time to time. Or we lose focus. It happens to everyone. Don’t let these temporary occurrences define you or discourage you. Just begin again.
You’re worth the effort.
What about you?
Is this a strategy that might be helpful in your life?
