On Gumption
Doing new work takes gumption. But there are two problems with gumption. One, you’ve got to create it from within. Two, it takes a lot of energy to generate the gumption and to do that you’ve got to be physically fit and mentally grounded. Here are some words that may help.
Move from self-judging to self-loving. It makes a difference.
It’s never enough until you decide it’s enough. And when you do, you can be more beholden to yourself.
You already have what you’re looking for. Look inside.
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s self-ful.
When in doubt, go outside.
You can’t believe in yourself without your consent.
Your well-being is your responsibility. And it’s time to be responsible.
When you move your body, your mind smiles.
With selfish, you take care of yourself at another’s expense. With self-ful, you take care of yourself because you’re full of self-love.
When in doubt, feel the doubt and do it anyway.
If you’re not taking care of yourself, understand what you’re putting in the way and then don’t do that anymore.
You can’t help others if you don’t take care of yourself.
If you struggle with taking care of yourself, pretend you’re someone else and do it for them.
Image credit — Ramón Portellano