Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity - Morning Motivation - Finish What You Start

Episode Date: January 31, 2022

This morning, we'll keep the finish line in mind, so that you can accomplish every goal you set. Enjoying Wake Me Up? Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Sign up and start your 7-day free trial at https://wakemeup.supercast.com/. Follow the show on Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Podchaser Say hi or request an episode at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact. And find the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day 😃 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best, most productive days start without distraction. And that's why I offer the Wake Me Up premium feed. It gives you access to the entire Wake Me Up catalog, completely free of ads and promos, plus monthly bonus content. Check out the episode notes or stick around after the show to learn more. Hey there, good morning and welcome to Wake Me Up, the podcast where morning people are made. I'm your host, Tyler, and I'm so glad to have you here with me. Roughly 92% of people never accomplish the goals they set.

That's according to research done at the University of Scranton, and you heard me right, less than one in ten people see their goals to the finish line. At the time I'm releasing this episode, it's the end of January, and it's this time of year when dreams and goals often die. They've been brought to life with New Year's resolutions. Maybe you even set some goals with me in the Wake Me Up seven-day challenge. But after a month of getting after it, this is when most people start to fall off.

And there are a ton of reasons for that. I'm not going to address all of them today, but rather the core of the issue, which is finishing what you start. No matter how you slice it, people who accomplish their goals, are determined to finish them. And sometimes the road is long. You have to set out with the finish line in mind. So let's do that now.

Whether you've got a specific goal you're working on, a New Year's resolution, or even something less well-formed, bring to mind a goal that you have for yourself and see yourself finishing it. Envision that moment of accomplishment and celebration, What does that moment look like? What do you look like?

What's changed about you in order to get here? Now, if you were to look back from that future moment, how did you accomplish this goal? What was your path to the finish line? What did you have to overcome and sacrifice to make this happen? And perhaps most importantly, why has this been a worthwhile pursuit? Okay, great.

With that image in mind, your path to success is so much more clear, so much more ingrained in your mind. If you're ever lacking motivation or direction, then come back to this imagery. But for now, there's a beautiful day starting, and it's waiting for you to make the most of it. So if you're in bed, take a deep breath in and on your exhale, make your way to standing up. All right, now that we're all up, we'll do one quick stretch in a series to help bring some energy to your body. Hopefully, it will bring some extra motivation so you can get after it today. And as usual, only take part in these stretches if you can do so safely, and feel free to do a completely different stretch if you so desire.

If you're going to come with me, we're going to do three forward folds in a series. We'll start slow and do them a little faster each time. So take an inhale and reach your hands to the sky. Reach as far as you possibly can. And on your exhale, fold forward at your waist. Let everything hang towards the ground, sway side to side, and just open things up. Take one cycle of breath here, so inhale and exhale.

And then slowly roll back. all the way up to standing. And when you get there, inhale and reach your hands to the sky again. Reach farther and farther. And then exhale and fold forward at your waist. Let everything hang towards the ground. One more cycle of breath here, inhale and exhale. And then slowly roll all the way back up to standing.

One last time. So inhale, reach to the sky. And exhale, fold forward at your waist. Let everything relax, inhale, and exhale, and roll back up to standing. When you get there, do one last roll of your shoulders up and down. Fantastic. Now, it's time for today's send-off. It is no secret that succeeding in any field takes hard work and dedication.

But it's also no secret that many people, give up before they reach their goals. Why is that? Well, there's a ton of reasons, but the most common is lack of perseverance. Finishing what you start is an essential skill for anyone hoping to achieve success. It's one of those tools you just have to have in your tool belt.

And here is the key to finishing. Taking consistent action. Don't stop moving forward. One step at a time is all it takes. This isn't a sprint. It may be months or even years of consistent work before you reach the finish line. So pace yourself and make sure that you keep the finish line in mind.

That's what will motivate you through the tougher moments. And if it doesn't, then you might want to consider whether this is a goal that's important to you. Some goals will fade away. And that's all good. Our priorities shift through life. But if something is important to you, then stick with it. And make sure you finish what you start.

Well, that's all for this episode, friends. Thanks so much for tuning in. I hope you go out. Make the most of this day by taking one simple step towards your goals. And make it a truly fantastic day. As a wake-me-up listener, you know the value of a great morning routine, free of distractions. That's why you need to know about the Wake Me Up premium feed. It offers ad-free listening to the entire Wake Me Up catalog, plus monthly bonus content.

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