90 Days To A Better Me: It Begins Today

October 21, 2012 by 16 Comments

I am officially counting down.  I will be 40 years old three months from today and I am not even a little bit fearful of the milestone.  I am, however, brutally aware of the many ways I could be a better version of me.  I have every intention of waking up on January 21st and fully embracing my own personal New Year.

But I want to do it knowing I’m taking care of myself mentally, physically, and spiritually/soulfully.  And if I’m honest, I know I haven’t been.  I’ve neglected my health, my soul and my mental well being.  And I’ve continued to wait for some big ‘moment’ to shock me in to making a change.  There is no big moment.

There is just me.  And a desire to be better.  So, this is the beginning of my 90 day journey.  Every day, I will do something that makes me better. This video explains my thoughts and what my first change will be.

Is there a change you have made in your life that has made all the difference for you?  I would love to hear about it. I hope you will join me – I hope you will be inspired to make a few changes for the better and I will definitely be here every day telling you which changes I am easily incorporating and which are a challenge.

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  • http://www.ricardobueno.com/ Ricardo Bueno

    I started running 5-6 days a week in August – trail runs, treadmill, and the occasional beach run. When I’m sore, I hit the swimming pool for a few laps. Since doing this, I’ve noticed that I have much more natural energy, I’m eating better (healthier), and I’m drinking almost no coffee and very few energy drinks compared to several daily (before).

    It’s made a HUGE impact on me. I feel better as a person – personally and professionally.

    Have a blast on your cruise and cheers to ROCKIN’ your next 90 days!

  • http://twitter.com/NateStPierre Nate St. Pierre

    I was nodding while reading and watching this . . . because you’re right, there *is* no big moment, there is no epiphany, and there’s definitely no one coming to tell you what to do or how to do it right. There’s just you, and the decision to do something about it or not . . . right now.

    The good thing I’ve found is that small actions, repeated consistently over time, add up to big change. Everyone knows this, yet it’s still so hard to do, right? I struggle with it all the time, as I’m sure we all do.

    But it’s nice to know that we do have the power, we do have the time, and all we really need is the determination . . . which it looks like you have right now. I’m interested to check in during the next few months and see how it’s going. :)

  • http://twitter.com/HeatheroftheEO HeatheroftheEO

    This is so great. I’m cheering you on. You know I’ve quit some things that have made me a better me….and I’m still working on so much, so I keep remembering….progress…not perfection. :) xoxo

  • http://twitter.com/HeatheroftheEO HeatheroftheEO

    oh and p.s. Not that this is about ME, but my sobriety date is Jan. 20 ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/marty.coleman Marty Coleman

    YAY for Danielle! You are lucky to have figured out that YOUR decision is the moment. I have no doubt you will do great things and inspire others along the way. I am proud of you.

    My big changes in life really were a result of aha moments that were the signs I needed to change. They include stopping drinking (19 years), smoking (19 years), and another thing that was hardest of all (8 months).

    But other changes, the ones that really changed my character, weren’t a result of aha moments, they were the result smaller, quieter decisions. They came as a result of believing certain things and realizing that if I say I believe them, I better start implementing them. And the only way to implement them is to sieze the moments when the opportunity arrives and do it.

    My best example of that was after my wife divorced me. It was, as you can imagine, hard to forgive her. What I realized was that I was not going to be forgiving her just by saying it. I had to act forgiving. That meant I had to be kind to her. I had to invite her in when she came to pick up the kids. I had to ask about her life, how it was going. I had to encourage her. It was when I did those things that the forgiveness started to appear, not in advance of those things.

    Some people say you should feel something before you act, so you won’t be a hypocrite. But I say the very act of doing something is the catalyst needed to make the change real.

  • http://twitter.com/sellabitmum Tracy Morrison

    You are awesome – and just to let you know that the 40′s are incredible. So incredible.

  • http://www.erinmargolin.com/ Erin Margolin

    OK, so, can you drink while you’re meditating on the water? Just curious. Because I think I could do that. LOVE THIS & YOU!!!!!!

  • Danielle Smith

    Ricardo – you are an inspiration – having this type of energy is definitely on my list… I’ve definitely been lacking in this department… and my husband has ALWAYS been so good! Thank you for sharing this – I love to swim… I can always go that route :)

  • Danielle Smith

    Thank you so much for this, my friend! You are so right… it is a bit of a surprise to me that it took me so long to realize it, but I am glad I’m here now. Excited to see where the journey takes me :)

  • Danielle Smith

    You are an inspiration to me in so many ways. I love that – progress….not perfection. I definitely know that the next 90 days will DEFINITELY be about making progress. I can hardly expect perfection :) And – I love that I can celebrate you in January too :)

  • Danielle Smith

    Marty – I love everything about this. Thank you so much for sharing this with me… It is beautiful inspiration for me as a start this journey. And I so agree with you – some of the smaller, quieter decisions, I hope, will be ones that are a catalyst for great change within me. I’m grateful for you.

  • Danielle Smith

    You are wonderful – thank you for this… and I’m so looking forward to 40 :)

  • Danielle Smith

    Yes, I can and I will. I’m going to enjoy everything about this week – and *hopefully* the progress I make during these 90 days :) xoxo Love you.

  • http://twitter.com/ResourcefulMom Amy Lupold Bair

    And THIS is what I saw in that picture on Facebook. I knew it was something. :) Congratulations for making this commitment to yourself!

  • Danielle Smith

    Ha! Yes – THIS could be it. Thank you so much. I am feeling stronger – or better – or just happier. SOMETHING. Thank you for recognizing it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=589290388 Nadia Carriere

    You are my hero. Kudos for doing such a wonderful thing. Is it strange that I can’t wait until I turn 40? May copy you on this journey starting January 1st….