Okay, so today I decided to kick my own butt and see if I could actually push myself a little harder. I’ve been feeling kinda sluggish lately, so I wanted to prove to myself that I’m stronger than I think. I didn’t have a solid plan, just a general idea to make things tougher than usual.
My Little Experiment
I started with my usual morning routine, but with a twist.
- Woke up earlier. I usually roll out of bed around 7:30 AM. Today? 6:00 AM. It sucked, but I did it.
- Cold shower. Oh boy, this was brutal. I usually like my showers hot, but today, I cranked that knob all the way to cold. I think I screamed a little.
- Added weights to my walk. I usually just stroll around the neighborhood. But, today? I wear my 10 kg weighted vest. Every step felt heavier. My leg was burning.
Then came the main event: my workout. Normally, I do a pretty standard routine. Some push-ups, some squats, some planks. Nothing crazy.
- Doubled my reps. Whatever I normally do, I did twice as many. My arms were shaking by the end of the push-ups.
- Held planks longer. I usually hold a plank for like, 30 seconds. Today, I pushed it to a full minute. And then I did it again.
- Find extra exercise I never do before. Such as 50 burpees. That’s a killer one.
The rest of the day, I just tried to keep that “push harder” mentality going. I took the stairs instead of the elevator. I carried all the groceries in one trip. I even did some extra chores around the house that I’d been putting off.
How I Felt
Honestly? Exhausted. But in a good way. Like, I could feel that I had really challenged myself. My muscles were sore, my body was tired, but my mind felt…clearer. It was like proving to myself that I could handle more than I thought. I am stronger!
It’s not about being super hardcore all the time. It’s about those little moments where you decide to take the harder path. Those moments add up. They build resilience. They make you stronger, both physically and mentally.
So, yeah, today was a good day. A hard day, but a good day. And I’m already thinking about how I can push myself a little bit further tomorrow. Maybe I’ll try running up that giant hill in the park…
