I love this time of the year. I walk into the gym I have been to every day of every week and cannot find a piece of equipment I need. The clip-clap of brand new Nikes on the treadmill, high-end Under Armour protects the body during bench presses, and the elliptical machines are full of sweaty headbands. Soon I will be able to resume my regular training from the masses. It is only a matter of time before this fad wears off and many of these summer-is-almost-here wannabes have gone back to the couch to enjoy their Doritos and Mountain Dew. This is no way to succeed.
Success in any endeavor is created through consistency. You must find what is working and continue to work it! When we set a goal for ourselves we must allow nothing to get in our way. Even beautiful beach weather!
This time of the year it becomes increasingly easy to allow our children to break a routine, stay a few extra minutes at the beach, skip class to stay in the pool. However, the more leeway we give our children when it comes to keeping routines and following rules, the more incentive we are giving them to push those boundaries even further.
It has been shown that a child is less argumentative, and days less chaotic, when he/she knows what is expected of them. A sense of responsibility and discipline is fostered through a consistent routine helping to improve a child’s sense of self-worth and place.
Do not allow your child to be the clip-clap-Nikes of the karate school. Nothing is accomplished by starting, stopping, and starting again. Motivate and inspire them to achieve their goals through consistent effort. Lead by example. Show them how you continue to move towards your personal goals. Share with them your game plan for success. Together you can accomplish anything! We are only their instructors, you are their role models! HAPPY TRAINING!
