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Be Your Own Competition


From time to time, we all compete against others.  An example of a popular competition are  step competitions, for the day, the week, etc.  Although competition can be fun, and can be motivating, there are also some negative aspects.  I, for one, hate to lose!  I have to remember that we are probably not all equal in every competition.  It may not be a level playing field.  Some people may not work, and have all day to get their steps in.  Some may be athletes that run miles every day.  Basically, if you win, is it a fair win?  If you lose, should you really be upset?  Everyone is different.  Everyone is capable of different things.

I like the idea of competing with myself.  I feel like it is a great thing for us all to do.  It's great to push ourselves to do better.  However, we don't have to go crazy with it.  We can challenge ourselves to walk a couple  more minutes during the day.  We can challenge ourselves to take a few more steps than we usually do.  We can challenge ourselves to eat just a little bit healthier today!  Every little thing that we do, makes us stronger, and makes us better!
I am, by no means saying to not compete with others.  Use these competitions with others as motivation to do better, and just have fun with it!  It's ok not to win.  Make it all about having fun, and making yourself better!
I propose this challenge.  Find a way to challenge yourself today!  Motivate others to challenge themselves!  Support each other, and motivate each other.  If we do this, we will all be winners!

Always remember – YOU ARE AWESOME!  Go out and make it a great day!

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