Start Off Right In 2023

[@TomMcD71]

That's what I believe New Year's resolutions should be reasonable goals not pipe dreams

[@tygerstripes3752]

Bro has me searching for the mnemonic SMART for New Year's goals. SMART is an acronym that stands for breaking your goal into steps that are: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound So I've gone down the rabbit-hole, and I also found advice that it's good to set two goals at a time, and then once those have been added to action taken on a daily basis, and managed or achieved, then add another one. Or not, but don't try to take on ten goals all at once, which is pretty much wot you've said here, Capable Gent. As far as mental health, we're all struggling, on a global level, I think. My advice for folks is to seek help, whether it's reaching out to a pro, or reading a book, or doing online research. Do not lean into your mental illness. Don't let your problems or issues define you. You are so much more than that.

[@novameld5406]

Set lots of small goals. Ticking them off the list will provide motivation to tackle the larger ones.

[@Xwing5]

1k Never looked so philosophical!

[@kek4494]

Congratulations on 1K subs.

[@Experiment-ig8iq]

In 2015, I got into running. I started it as a way to lose weight. But I got used to the accomplishments. When my dad died that year, I think that drove me full steam ahead into it. In 2016 I ran 27 half marathons and 5 full. I was running races, mostly half marathons, constantly. I was traveling the country and the world to run races. When things shutdown in 2020, I was running less and less. Eventually I just stopped. I didn't have the motivation to run anymore because the races weren't there. Even when the races started to come back, they had ridiculous requirements that I didn't even bother. I haven't run now in over two years and have put all that weight back on. Been kind of down on myself over that. My goal is to get back out there running again. It was a slow build up in 2015 to get to where I was. I had a goal of running a half marathon in every state. I hit a little over 20. I don't know if I will resume that. Mainly because there are states like Washington that I haven't run in yet that I have no interest in going to anymore. I don't have the Disney races anymore because as much as I enjoyed them, I want to give Disney as little money as possible. But I'm hoping to find the motivation to get out the running shoes again.

[@TheCapableGentleman]

You can do this! You found joy doing this and you should get that back! Just start with something easily achievable! You can do it!!

[@andymasterson2136]

I'm at the gym.

[@KochoDragoon]

Already went to the gym this morning 👍 for the first day of new year which I do every New Year’s Day I don’t have a goal I’m more of staying active bc my health is the most important thing for me.

[@BryanW.]

Great advice Lee. Wishing you success in 2023 brother!

[@loisshilling1437]

This was deeply moving in an uplifting and positive way. Thank you so much for sharing and supporting so many.

[@eatthemagic]

Happy New Year, Lee! Thank you for the inspiring video!

[@SteelLegOfHistory]

Thanks for always showing me kindness like I told ya I had knee surgery on my right knee they removed a Benign Tumor and the recovery isn’t going well I’m having a hard time dealing with it I let my Pride get to me I got frustrated and I tried to wear my leg to soon and ended up hurting my right knee and stump but you and Jay and everybody have helped me to deal with it I’m just trying to hold it together thanks for the vid you have a blessed Soul Lee have a blessed day and blessed life doing what you love and thanks for all you do for us Lee 3:26

[@Single_Songwriter]

CONGRATS on the 1000 plus Subscribers !!!! 👍👍

[@sassy7766]

Yes, good idea to start small. Meet that goal and move to the next. January brings the anniversary of a few family members (Human and pets) passings. We just hate January and basically spend the whole month waiting on the next shoe to drop. We all don’t really do new year resolutions. We just want to make it through January. February we focus more on goals etc.

[@TheCapableGentleman]

I'm so sorry...January must be really hard. Hang in there and be ready to take on the year come February!

[@sassy7766]

@@TheCapableGentleman thank you so much. We do have several birthdays that help offset some of the January blues. I may even try to ease into weight watchers once I’m through the busiest time of year for me at work (mid November through mid January). Community band rehearsals resume this week from our holiday break. That really helps me.

[@och70]

Happy New Year, man! Hope everyone has a great 2023.