Hitting a wall

Hitting a wall

After a friend completed his first marathon…

I asked him how it felt to run the 26 miles.

He said, I chose not to run the marathon in 26 miles.

Instead, I ran it in one mile, 26 times.

If you’re about to engage in a marathon-like endeavor, 

And you’re afraid of hitting a wall,

Break it up into smaller goals,

And treat each one like its own little finish line.

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A goal doesn’t have to sound impressive to other people. It just has to move you forward along your path. And if you don’t have a marathon-like endeavor in your life, I recommend choosing one. Commit to something. Even if it’s a smaller goal.

Each Sunday in my Happiness Insiders community, we declare our “Stretch Goal” for the week to stretch ourselves out of our comfort zone. This is how you cultivate happiness on the inside—by pushing yourself further in the direction of your potential. If you want community support with your goals, give it a try. Your first two weeks are free.

My passions include keynote speaking, leading meditation retreats, hosting my podcast, and writing self-help books, like Travel Light,Knowing Where to Look,Bliss More, and The Inner Gym. I’ve also got a thriving online community with fun challenges and masterclasses for becoming the best version of you. You can see more about me at lightwatkins.comor follow my journey on Instagram.