All or Something

We tend to think of things in black or white. All or nothing. You did it or you didn't.

When in reality we live mostly in greys. Varying shades of grey, but grey nonetheless.

Areas where we accomplish a lot, even if it isnt everything. Where we have shifts in priorities and we have to adapt. Adaptation means change and sometimes that means putting things aside temporarily as we adjust to this change.

When it comes to self care and treatment it is okay to allow yourself some greys. It does not have to be all or nothing. Missing one day of home exercises isn't the end of the world. Not completing all of your sets or reps doesn't mean it isn't worth continuing. Missing a workout or more doesn't mean you cannot workout again. When we can sit back and appreciate what we have done we can accept more of the greys. Every day wont be perfect and we know that tomorrow is a new day.

It is far too easy to discount our progress when we " haven't done enough". However, who it to say what is enough? Every step forward is still a step forward. Reaching out can often be the first step, and a very large step at that.

It is common to have setbacks and we know that healing isn't linear. We have ups and we have downs. We have days and weeks we may excel and times when things slide back. When we can live in a world of fewer absolutes and acknowledge when we are doing what we can and when we are doing our best it can take some of the pressure off. Sometimes, that shift in thinking alone can be felt physically as we take a load off of ourselves.

So the next time you miss a workout, or your home exercise program or dont do something you think you "should" do, remember that tomorrow is a new day. Something is better than nothing.

So do something. Take a little step. And when you wake up tomorrow set yourself up for success by doing one more something.