Saturday, September 26, 2026
Momentum towards success seems to hide. But here are ways success can be “had” immediately, even if indirectly:
- Nothing: We think sleeping on it solves nothing. Or meandering through the woods is useless when we’re faced with lack of momentum. But how many times was nothing all there was? Nothing is something. Consider staring out the window on a rainy day!
- Education: Perhaps you have a goal that doesn’t seem to be materializing or a problem that doesn’t seem to be solving. Sometimes research or reading about your issue will help you feel like you’re moving again. Education is related to the goal! If you want to start a restaurant, for example, perhaps you cannot see a way to such loftiness right now. But learning about some aspect of restaurant ownership will make you feel closer to that momentum.
- Vacuuming: This is a silly way of saying you can feel like progress is being made if you do some housework, yard work, or some other chore that leads to “feeling” the sense of accomplishment. I often find myself unable to feel progress towards a certain dream, and doing a little house cleaning gets me in the sense that things are moving along. I feel like I’m doing something, even if it’s just organizing or cleaning my workspace. Preparing to welcome your desired outcome is important!
- Play: Play can release good ideas. The brain produces better ideas when you’re biking, swimming, or just messing around. Sometimes, when we’re stuck on a problem or we seem paralyzed by some situation, a little ball-playing or a brisk walk with Spot can bring back the sense of success.
Perhaps defeat is brain constipation. Seek ways to find momentum, even if just a dance, a frolic through the forest, or a simple, conscious breath in and out.
Movement is medicine.