Momentum is the reward we receive for turning up each day. It’s the motivational boost we get from taking an action that brings us closer to our goal.
In the same way our personal values matter most in a time of crisis, momentum matters most on the hard days.
It doesn’t matter how far you run or how heavy you lift on the hard days, only that you take some small action to care for your body.
It doesn’t matter how long you read or meditate for on the hard days, only that you set aside a short minute to reflect.
It doesn’t matter how frustrating work has been on the hard days, only that you’re present and listening to your family when they tell you about their day at the dinner table.
We don’t need to hit the bullseye each day. We just need to turn up, stay on the horse, and let momentum carry us into tomorrow. This reminds me of the Zig Ziglar quote “yesterday ended last night, and today is a brand-new day”.