Habits post Sepsis
It is truly fascinating how life works; one minute you are feeling happy and fit, and in the very next moment, you find yourself fighting for your life. This experience is something that can affect 100% of the population, as we are all vulnerable at different times throughout our lives. The timing of these challenges, along with the severity of the situation, can vary greatly from person to person. For me, this turning point happened four years ago, and the effects of that experience still linger with me today. It’s all about having a solid plan and clear goals in place. Yes, you might need to adjust your plan in response to unforeseen circumstances or unexpected events, but it is vital to never, ever deviate from your primary goal; that should always remain your top priority.
Plans can change daily or even hourly, for that matter, but without a structured plan and specific goals, you can easily end up without direction and surrounded by chaos. That chaos can lead to an overwhelming feeling, where everything feels like it’s too much to handle, which can ultimately lead to the temptation to give up. If this cycle happens every day, it can quickly become a difficult habit to break. Studies suggest that, on average, it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days for someone to form a new habit. I believe that, depending on the nature of the habit—whether it’s good or bad—a bad habit might only take about 18 days to form, while a good habit generally requires a longer commitment. This aligns with the saying that all good things take time, which I genuinely believe in.
I am a firm believer in the power of distraction when it comes to breaking bad habits, and I’ve found that the way I deal with negative feelings is through exercise. I take my anger and frustration and channel it into something constructive that I can work with, transforming those emotions into a positive habit that yields clear and visible results. Unfortunately, achieving my goals often comes with consequences, and they can be somewhat costly for my poor wallet. I tend to spoil myself a bit when I reach my goals, and I dare say it feels justified since I have worked so hard to get there! After all, you only live once, right?
Ultimately, though, it is the process by which you achieve these goals that proves to be crucial to your recovery. It will undoubtedly be challenging at times, and you may find yourself wanting to quit. However, if you stick to my seven-step plan and persevere with it, there is a very strong likelihood that your goals will be entirely achievable. Don't lose sight of the journey; each step forward, no matter how small, counts immensely!
Climbing mount Everest or cycling 200 miles for that fact is not easy if it was everyone would be doing it, but struggles and perseverance go hand in hand overcoming the struggles with perseverance is the art and achievement is what counts and completing the process, as I say it is not a race it is about finishing what you started that is the ultimate goal, and if you work on that, the rest will fall into place slowly but surely and set the foundation for good solid habits!
Take care and ride on
