Author: Kamika Manning
Monday: Showing Up for Myself
Today started with four miles of cycling. Two miles taking my daughter to school and another two miles making my way to the gym.
Once there, I got down to business.
I worked on my bench press, moving through 30kg, 40kg and 50kg. I also included weighted barbell shoulder presses and three rounds of 10 squats with a 90kg barbell.
Thirty reps. Ninety kilograms. Three rounds.
And to think, I hadn’t even eaten my first meal of the day!
But this is what showing up looks like. It’s not about competing with the person next to you or measuring your progress against somebody else’s achievements. It’s about challenging yourself, recognising your capabilities and appreciating the work you’re putting in.
Strength isn’t built overnight. It’s built through consistency, patience, discipline and the willingness to keep going.
Don’t underestimate what you can achieve when you stop making excuses and start making yourself a priority.
This Monday, I’m not just talking about motivation. I’m putting it into practice.
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