I once had a boss that was a bit of a cheerleader.
When times got tough she would say in a singsongy voice:
“Just keep going!”
At times hearing these words were like hearing nails on a chalkboard, but lately I’ve found myself whispering these same words in my head at the gym and other areas of my life because…
When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest if you must, but DO NOT QUIT!
Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit-
It’s when things go wrong that you must not quit.~ Unknown
I hope whatever healthy-living, business, or personal goal you’re shooting for you reach, and no matter what challenges come your way you JUST KEEP GOING!
Now I really must go hit the gym and grab another cup of coffee because I’m no quitter!
Miz says:
July 22nd 2010Ive yammered it on twitter and am writing about it for tomorrow but lately Ive taken to CHANTING (usually in my head so I dont appear insane :)):
DONT DIG UP IN DOUBT WHAT YOU PLANTED IN FAITH.
Jessica@HowSweet says:
July 22nd 2010LOVE this. So true.
The Candid RD says:
July 22nd 2010yes, very inspirational poem. Since we create our own stress in our mind, it’s good to have a positive mantra to repeat often. I like this! It’s like the little engine who could, “I think I can, I think I can…”
Estela @ Weekly Bite says:
July 22nd 2010I love this! This is just what I needed to to read!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
July 22nd 2010I needed this today. My health problems have been bumming me out, so thanks!
PS: Your superpower is definitely coming up with endless puns and plays on words. That takes skill–or an innate super ability. :)
Samie @ Team Beachbody says:
July 22nd 2010I sure do love this. Life throws so much at us everyday and how we take it is what makes us. If we view everything as positive, happening for a reason, we will achieve success in life. Thank you for sharing.
Heather says:
July 22nd 2010Like Dory from the movie Finding Nemo: “Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…” Which has helped me during this knee injury, especially since I’ve been doing a lot of…swimming!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
July 22nd 2010Love this, thanks for sharing. I think we can all use this little reminder from time to time.
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Jody - Fit at 52 says:
July 22nd 2010GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is all about patience, consistency & not giving up! The “change” has tried my patience but I keep plugging onn & not giving up!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
July 22nd 2010Great post :-) Applicable to so many areas of my life right now!
Jennifer @ shesafitchick says:
July 22nd 2010Thank you for this. I have some big ideas brewing and fear keeps setting me back. Thank you for the motivation and encouragement :)
Marisa @Loser for Life says:
July 22nd 2010Yes! My husband has that hanging in his office! I love it!
Heather says:
July 22nd 2010one of my favorites! Thanks Jo
sian-girlgetstrong says:
July 22nd 2010Great saying! They? should some how make this into a rap so I could put this on my ipod at the gym!
Fashletics says:
July 22nd 2010SO true!! Sometimes you just need to take things one little step at a time… the important thing is to keep moving forward. “We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.” -Aneurin Bevan
Erika @ Dr. TriRunner says:
July 22nd 2010As always Mrs. Joanna, I like yo style. ;)
Melinda Neely says:
July 22nd 2010I even wrote a blog post about this a while back when I did a half ironman. I am petrified of swimming in open water, so I said, “Just keep swimming” to myself about 1000x! It works!!
tanyasdaily says:
July 22nd 2010that saying comes in handy sometimes!
FatFighterTV says:
July 22nd 2010Love that quote… and really needed it today!!!
Fit Chick in the City says:
July 23rd 2010Thank you for this!
Kelly Olexa says:
July 24th 2010I love this!!! Don’t quit EVER!!!!
Sheila Viers | Live Well 360 says:
July 24th 2010Haha, I wrote a post a that is really similar: http://livewell360.com/2009/02/congratulations-keep-going
Sometimes we need those moments when we are like what the efffff am I doing??? in order to truly appreciate the moment when we achieve our goal.
xo Sheila