FIT AND FOCUSED WITH ALLISON MOYER: PART 2: VICTORY IN THE SMALL STUFF
I’m about 2 weeks out from the Arnold, and obviously, my entire mind’s focus is on the show at this point. It’s hard for me to think of anything else but my ultimate goal- to win my class and the overall and walk away with an IFBB Figure pro card. That would be my ultimate moment of personal triumph.
Imagine your own moment of personal triumph. Whatever your ultimate goal is, imagine what it will feel like to achieve that goal, the goal that got you up and moving in the morning, the goal you went to bed thinking about, the goal that drove you with dedication throughout each day. Think about how you’ll feel, what your reaction will be. For me- that goal is my pro card, and if I think about it long enough, hard enough, it will move me to tears. Just the thought of achieving that goal literally overwhelms me emotionally. I think it’s safe to say that most of us live for these supercharged moments- after all, chances are you’re invested in this lifestyle because you’re goal oriented by nature. It’s too bad these moments are rare, few and far between. We can’t get up on stage and win shows daily, but in other ways, we can create the same feelings, the same sense of achievement throughout our daily lives.
We need to take victory in the small stuff. By taking stock in smaller day to day victories, we’re able to have more of these “rare” moments. I think it’s important to feel the joy of accomplishment on a daily basis. Each healthy choice, each completed workout, each conquered craving, THOSE ARE VICTORIES, so why can’t we think of them as such? I don’t know about you, but personally I want to live my life embraced by success, smiling about the little things, and feeling a sense of achievement daily, even if it’s in something small. After all, it’s the moment-to-moment, day-to-day victories that add up to the ultimate win.
I’m reminded of the saying, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” By taking the time to revel in our daily victories, we can USE that momentum to fuel our inner fire. Every time I prep for a show, no matter how seasoned of an athlete I am, I congratulate myself on good workouts, on getting all my work done, on doing every last blessed crunch or step on the treadmill. I know that ultimately it’s the accumulation of those smaller positive decisions that will put me on stage in the best shape I’m capable of being in.
For the large part of my figure journey, I have embraced counting my daily successes and keeping a positive mentality as a guidepost for my training. I try to keep my focus by maximizing my daily achievements. I remind myself constantly to strive for progress, not perfection. I put my head down and work hard day in and day out and take blessing in the small victories, because if I allow myself to worry about any future outcomes or if I allow myself to dwell on past failures then I’ll be too distracted to give myself 100% fully to the task at hand. By concentrating on achievement in each and every day, I give myself the chance, DAILY, to succeed. It helps keep me motivated, helps to keep me focused, and dedicated, and it helps to cultivate a positive mindset which is so crucial when preparing for a show. Like any athlete, I have off days. I have days where I’m tired, when I’m worn out or run down, or when I’m stressed and frustrated, but I do my best to struggle through those moments and make the best of them. The reality of life is we ALL have off days, all we can do is make the best of them, and concentrate on moving forward, one step at a time.
Even if you’re not preparing for a show, taking stock of your day to day victories can have a huge impact on your mindset about life and living in general. If you attack each day with the potential to achieve great things, you’ll find yourself living more positively, fearlessly, and joyfully. Don’t get bogged down by stumbling blocks or failures in the past. Don’t stress yourself into a frenzy sweating about the future. Work hard to achieve daily goals, knowing full well that the accumulation of those small goals will eventually put you where you need to be- lined up to achieve your ultimate goal.
So for now- I’m going to keep eating every meal and keep taking every step on the treadmill. I’m going to keep putting one foot in front of the other on days I’m tired. I’m going to keep my mind present and focused. I’m not worrying about bad placings in the past. I’m not worried about who will show up in my class in Columbus. I’m working hard at being the very best possible version of myself- and as long as I continue to add up small victories and continue to progress, nothing that happens March 1 will be anything less than a victory for me.
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