We live in a world with endless news cycles, generally shouting over one another to try and relay bad news. Bad news sells. And it seems that with bad news, it never happens quietly. Whether that is on a global or personal scale. From “global boiling” through to that silly little mistake you made at work that got you criticised by the boss and then by your peers, those moments that make things a hassle always seem to be at the forefront of our minds. Meanwhile there are so many good things happening that we never seem to hear about or think about.

Good things are always happening. It just seems that they happen quietly or off in the wings of our daily lives. The cup of coffee paid forward, the completed workout, the healthy meal, the ten minutes of writing, the little nod of gratitude. Nobody talks about the little moments that add up.

Significant positive events often occur without fanfare or loud announcements. They just happen, which leads me to want to emphasise the value of subtle moments and quiet progress.

Those little moments add up.

Be aware of them. 

Celebrate them.

They are taking you towards your goal.

So if you have achieved something you have not done before, acknowledge that thing. You can jump up and down, exclaiming in a Clarkesonesque way, “I’ve done a thing!” while high-fiving any poor unfortunate soul who happens to be nearby. Or, like most good things that happen especially if you are British,  you could just smile to yourself, knowing that you have done something you hadn’t done before. Either way you are acknowledging a new achievement, and so cementing that into your psyche.

That in turn will help spur you towards further betterments (who knew that was a word?).

Whether it was getting a workout in during a crazy busy life period when you didn’t think you’d be able to, or lifting a few more kilograms than you have done previously, or eating healthily for seven days in a row while surrounded by family and friends intent on gorging themselves on ultra-processed (and of course it is ultra-palatable too!) food in front of you, or whatever it happened to be… be kind to yourself and allow yourself to be proud of what you have done, before then continuing the process.

Some people think the job of a personal trainer is to stand over clients and berate them until they collapse in a sweaty heap, silently crying with fear less they be told that they are not good enough. Sadly that’s the prevalent view portrayed by the media. However, I completely retire that image. My job as a coach is to help you realise the good things that have happened, and to celebrate every little success with you.

If you’d like help getting started with the process of becoming healthier, or if you are an experienced exerciser who wants some sensible programming for their lifestyle,please get in touch. I love working with all sorts of people and helping them hit their goals.