shoeofkuribo's Journal

"My body, my life"
Aug 26 2009 23:21

I was flipping through a book at work today - "Your Body, Your Life" - and it had a little section of motivational phrases to say to yourself when you're struggling for that extra lap or final push. Among its suggestions were "Go baby, go baby, go" and "I can do it, I can do it" but what sat well with me was "My body, my life."

My body, my life. My body is more than just part of my life; I live my life through it and in it. My body is my own, and I am responsible for it. I will always have to live within it, and it cannot be separated from what is "me". Therefore, it needs to be respected and worked with. My body, my life.

I said this phrase to myself many times today, and it inspired me. I was slouching at work - "My body, my life." Stand up straighter and suck in the stomach. "My body, my life." Walk with confidence at work; take longer strides and keep my head high. "My body, my life." Get that heart rate back up when I see it slacking on the treadmill. Push harder. You're worth it. My life is worth it. My body is worth it.