You do not have to do everything - just do this ONE thing.


Hello Reader,

Yesterday I made a post about being 1% better every day. The longer I am alive, the more I realize that life will always get in the way of the things you want to do. You say you’ll make time for your health — tomorrow when work is a little less hectic, and there are less things to do. And then tomorrow comes, and you have some other excuse. Even on weekends - you find a way to put other things like chores, laundry, another hour in bed, or brunch plans first. I know this because I do this too.

There will never be a perfect time. Taking time for your health will never fit perfectly into your schedule, unless you CHOOSE to put it there. You must separate yourself from what is “happening to you” and take ownership of your actions. If you want to get in a morning walk, make it to a gym workout, or meet up with your friend for a hike - YOU have to take the lead.

You don’t magically wake up one day and suddenly have time to do it. You have to make time.

Staying consistent with this is like the ocean; there will be waves and periods of focus, and things will ebb and flow. Sometimes you will have seasons where you can be really on top of things, and other times it is the last thing you can make time for. And that is Okay.

We are not meant to be perfect all-or-nothing creatures. We are messy, doing a little bit here and there. Choosing 1% better every day allows you to make progress even in those chaotic moments. It's a simple, easy motto you can return to daily, asking how you can be 1% better today. It doesn’t have to look perfect or go all in; it could be as simple as having more water today or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

In 3 months or six months, when you look back on what you have done, 1% better is not nothing. It adds up. It gets you closer to your goals.

I’m doing this in my business every day - showing up for my current clients and serving them as best I can, showing up for my audience, and providing value. No, I’m not on top of everything. My anxiety and emotions have been rocky lately. I haven’t made this week's Podcast or Youtube. I haven’t been on top of posting as much as I would like. There are absolutely times when I will need to push myself to level up - but right now, we’re just focusing on 1% better every day. And that is enough for today.

Until next time,

Be 1% better.

Morgan

Morgan E. Shepherd NBC-HWC

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