The Power of Showing Up

Listen y’all, sometimes you just don’t wanna….

But, showing up is half the battle.

Hopefully, we’re all setting goals in both our personal and professional lives. Goals are important for moving forward, progressing, giving us something outside of our daily routine to look toward. The initial feeling of excitement when a new goal is set is palpable. There’s excitement and intense motivation. We find plans and accountability partners. We share our big dreams with those around us and we are eager to get started. But sometimes, even the smallest goals can feel so far out of reach on tough days.

What happens when the excitement of a new goal fades? What happens when we feel less than motivated? What happens when the glitz inevitably wears off and all you’re left with is the struggle?

Showing up quiets the doubts in your mind and the thoughts of inadequacy that try to derail your goals.

This may be a hot take, but I say, show up anyway. Even if showing up today means that you’re simply going through the motions, show up. Showing up is half the battle. Showing up forces you to remain in your routine. Showing up allows you an opportunity to be motivated by others around you who chose to show up. Showing up today, even if today you’re just going through the motions, puts you one step closer to showing up and crushing it tomorrow. Showing up quiets the doubts in your mind and the thoughts of inadequacy that try to derail your goals. Show up for yourself, and not for anyone else’s praise.

I think it was American author Zig Ziglar who said, “When you look back at your life, you’ll either wish you had, or be glad you did.” It’s a great quote, but sometimes “life” is too big. Sometimes all we can work for is today. And sometimes, you just don’t wanna…

Show up anyway.

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.