You Can Do It!

I have a bad habit...

I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew.

I put more food on my plate than I need to eat.

I take on more responsibilities than I "should".

I put more tasks on my plate than I have time for in a day.

I set my goals higher than I usually hit.

I always believe I can do more.

Is that a "bad" habit or is it making me better?

Okay maybe more food than I need could be a bad habit...

For the other items though, is it bad to be striving for more?

Let's say I was at the gym and I set my goal to do 10 reps because I knew I could do it. I would feel good when I hit 10 because I accomplished my goal.

But what if I set my goal at 25? I likely won't hit 25 but I may get to 15. That's a lot better than 10 but I didn't accomplish my goal.

It hurts my ego but makes me stronger.

I'm not sure which option is better, however, I do know we all have more potential within us. We just need to figure out how to release it.

Remember, as Henry Ford was quoted saying:

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."