tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post1538792564986388129..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Motivational MindsetEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76115955111245092362012-04-15T16:12:01.798-04:002012-04-15T16:12:01.798-04:00Brenda- Right! Oh, the Biggest Loser doesn't m...Brenda- Right! Oh, the Biggest Loser doesn't motivate me although I did watch from time to time. But this season got so ridiculous. And petty. And catty. I just couldn't stomach it. Glad you're motivated by it! I have a very good friend who is also motivated by the show. And who doesn't LOVE those trainers?! LOL<br /><br />MMS- It really is hard sometimes, but I've finally Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-15664834816047175302012-04-15T15:09:52.816-04:002012-04-15T15:09:52.816-04:00When you don't feel like it...do it anyway. Th...When you don't feel like it...do it anyway. That's so true and yet so tough at the same time. If you can turn the behavior into an automatic action or habit, that helps. I know though - easier said than done. <br /><br />Thanks for another great post!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-41588632729795796772012-04-15T14:48:14.401-04:002012-04-15T14:48:14.401-04:00You're right, it has to come from ones own det...You're right, it has to come from ones own determination. The inspiration can come from outside, but like you said, the motivation needs to come from within. <br />The inspiration that motivated me, believe it or not, was watching Biggest Loser. Now, I'm not into all the drama, especially this season, but I think if they can do it, surely I can lose even 1/2 lb a week and walking just Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-48563271020662110922012-04-15T13:52:38.584-04:002012-04-15T13:52:38.584-04:00Mimi- Oh wow. Maybe I need a painting like that! S...Mimi- Oh wow. Maybe I need a painting like that! So sweet of you! Thanks!<br /><br />FS-Thank you so much!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-4045574444274374432012-04-15T12:30:33.554-04:002012-04-15T12:30:33.554-04:00LoFeatherve your attitude. Will follow.Lo<a href="http://featherstoneauthor.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Feather</a>ve your attitude. Will follow.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-73944965068729430912012-04-15T09:56:19.364-04:002012-04-15T09:56:19.364-04:00Powerful stuff from a powerful lady!
I have a beau...Powerful stuff from a powerful lady!<br />I have a beautiful painting in my hall, done by a friend, that says "just do it"!<br />I bought it as inspiration to overcome fear of skiing (the painter friend is also a ski instructor!) but now every time I see it I will think of your advice...just do it!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-27798705126963221022012-04-15T08:59:15.018-04:002012-04-15T08:59:15.018-04:00Botanist- Thanks! It's so true. I found it out...Botanist- Thanks! It's so true. I found it out the hard way. But then, that's how I learn all my life lessons. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-62992623808689081712012-04-14T22:58:33.960-04:002012-04-14T22:58:33.960-04:00I like the way you linked mindset to motivation, b...I like the way you linked mindset to motivation, because that is the key to lasting motivation.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-50301947183327147902012-04-14T20:36:46.064-04:002012-04-14T20:36:46.064-04:00Stephanie- There are days when even a professional...Stephanie- There are days when even a professional couldn't motivate me. But I force myself to get out there anyway. Except for things like housework. And organizing. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76965251211267873162012-04-14T20:33:28.198-04:002012-04-14T20:33:28.198-04:00I think we all wish for that professional motivato...I think we all wish for that professional motivator to come along and make us enthusiastic. I heard those words of yours a long time ago. Not always easy to remember that it's always up to us! Great M word!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-45565219393294109252012-04-14T20:23:40.018-04:002012-04-14T20:23:40.018-04:00Lucy- Thanks! Yep, those excuses can run rampant, ...Lucy- Thanks! Yep, those excuses can run rampant, don't they? <br /><br />Maren- Thank you! Exactly! If they don't want it, they won't do it!<br /><br />Betty- I know, but it'll be back SOON! It told me! :)<br /><br />QC- Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-15916164083173038172012-04-14T19:11:09.760-04:002012-04-14T19:11:09.760-04:00LOVE THIS ONE!...:)JPLOVE THIS ONE!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-16729284254813636972012-04-14T15:18:02.644-04:002012-04-14T15:18:02.644-04:00Yeah, mine is currently MIA. But I plan on getting...Yeah, mine is currently MIA. But I plan on getting it back. No quitting here, just a minor bump in the road.Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17624685026835156332012-04-14T14:06:21.339-04:002012-04-14T14:06:21.339-04:00This post was brilliant! Motivation is the only d...This post was brilliant! Motivation is the only drive that will keep us going, even when 'everything' is against us and not going according to plan. That's why I've stopped hassling my friends to come exercise. They have to WANT IT for themselves!Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723154108032675494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-77273521506323695822012-04-14T13:38:41.528-04:002012-04-14T13:38:41.528-04:00Such a great post, we tend to use excuses to stop ...Such a great post, we tend to use excuses to stop us in many of our endeavors, motivation and mindset are key factors, you are so right!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795342448811764481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-68599026085847432822012-04-14T13:06:36.962-04:002012-04-14T13:06:36.962-04:00Judy- So sorry your computer is still sick. Hopefu...Judy- So sorry your computer is still sick. Hopefully it will make a full recovery soon! I agree with you about women- nurturing selves that we are- always thinking of everyone else and taking care of them. And you're right, we do need to take care of the little girl inside us. <br /><br />Jennifer- Thanks! Oh yeah, housework. I have to use it for that too. Not a fan of housework AT ALL! <br Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-60035446288917436582012-04-14T11:16:33.143-04:002012-04-14T11:16:33.143-04:00Motivation is key! Excellent reminder. Especiall...Motivation is key! Excellent reminder. Especially the part about doing it even when we don't want to, even when we're not motivated. Just do it anyway!Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-61337189394714132262012-04-14T10:48:02.561-04:002012-04-14T10:48:02.561-04:00What a great post!! I think I might read this ever...What a great post!! I think I might read this every time I don't feel like doing what needs to be done (like my homework). Thanks for continuing the great posts!<br /><br /><a href="http://applejacksgirl.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Just a Nice Girl</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218745770026576038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30087177710943857312012-04-14T09:02:29.139-04:002012-04-14T09:02:29.139-04:00And after reading that great motivational piece, I...And after reading that great motivational piece, I'm going out for my walk. I think it's true that women have been so occupied with taking care of others that they don't think to take care of themselves. Maybe we need to think of the little girl who lives inside of us and think, 'I need to take care of her.'<br /><br />Stopping in to say hi (from Kevin's computer - which Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.com