The Definition of Insanity

Written by guest blogger
Stephanie Baker

Insanity: Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

I remember hearing this quote in church during a sermon. I was insane, because I kept doing the same thing over and over again and expected different results. Another quote I remember is the following: If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.

This upcoming month, I decided to make some significant changes. For example, I’m going to start the Eat Clean lifestyle. Now, I am not saying is an easy lifestyle, because it’s not, especially when you have those cravings. So, what I decided was to give into those cravings but in moderation. If I want a piece of chocolate, I will eat a small piece of chocolate. Now, those salty cravings, I will have to get a little more creative. However, I know I cannot eat potato chips because that will be a disaster to the results I want to achieve this month. A question I have to keep in my mind: How bad do I want it? I must admit that I want it pretty badly. I want a nice, toned body. Sometimes sacrifices are necessary to get what we want. Don’t you agree?

Also, during this month, I want to continue to build muscle. However, I have not been committed to the schedule I created. This time around, I’ve asked for help to keep me totally accountable to get my butt into the gym to start a heavy/light alternating strength training program. This entails lifting heavy weights for the upper body one day, then lifting lighter weights for the lower body one day. Then switching it up: lighter weights for the upper body, then heavier weights for the lower body. I was told that since I was a runner, that I will not build muscle. This was all I needed for the motivation to prove that person wrong.

Change is an inevitable thing. I choose to embrace it. I choose to make the changes necessary to get those desired results. I know that if I want those results, I need to change some things in my lifestyle. I do not want to be insane anymore.

This pertains to anything in life, not just living a healthier lifestyle. Remembering the aspect of insanity can pertain to choosing a new career, starting a business, writing a book for the first time, etc. What changes do you need to make to achieve what you want? Are you willing to go network in order to build new connections to help you get your business plan off of that piece of paper? Are you willing to turn that television off in order to write your outline for your book? Are you willing to get off of that couch and go for a 15-minute walk? Stop the INSANITY! What’s not working for you? What do you keep doing, but expecting different results? Someone said: Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. Do not let this be you! Don’t be afraid of change! Embrace it because there are different, achievable results that are awaiting you! You might as well go for it, even if it means changing the game plan a bit.