Grit. It’s the ability to get through/stick with something long term. I always thought of grit as a genetically determined trait. It wasn’t until I read the book Grit by Angela Duckworth that I was introduced to the idea of growing grit. Amazingly, we aren’t given a fixed amount of grit. We can actually grow it through deliberate practice.
According to Duckworth, interest, practice, purpose and hope are key concepts in growing our grit. We must find what we are passionate about. We must create habits that foster deliberate practice. We must identify with purpose (contributing to the well-being of others). All while maintaining a mindset of hope and optimism.
In relation to fitness (or anything in life, really), what is your long term goal? How can you grow your grit and persevere toward that goal? What habits are you working to establish so that practice is integrated into daily life? What is the purpose (who besides yourself will benefit)? And how’s your mindset--optimistic?
I hope this leaves you feeling empowered. You have everything it takes to be gritty. Therefore no goal, no dream is out of reach.
Xo,
Kara
