Motivation Jars

While this blog is intented mostly for food related items, it's also my outlet for tips and other healthy lifestyle choices! When I saw this idea on another blog this week, I HAD to do it, and so, I ran with it (quite literally).

The idea behind the motivation jars is that your goal will become very visual. My new goal is running a half- marathon in August! 13 miles! I was born a sprinter, so this distance thing is a whole new ballgame. So far, I've really enjoyed it. I have written up a training plan, and know that along this journey will be about 500 miles of training (a little less). As I write this- I'm 34 miles into it!

I created 2 jars... one that represents the 500 miles I have to run in preparation for my race. I'm calling this: Miles to Go. The other is the miles I've completed: Miles on the Journey. I will transfer beads from one to the other each day that I run.

I'm using these small beads for the day-to-day runs. These 6 beads represent this morning's run. I'm pretty sure I've never run 6 miles at once before. Today is a big day!

These are my race beads. 13 of them! I can't wait to transfer them over!

So- find yourself a couple of clear jars, and get creative. Try the dollar store- that's where I found these wine glasses. I wish I had beads that were a little larger- so it was more significant, so I might still work on that one. I will keep you posted.

I've placed my motivation jars on a shelf in my living room. This is a place where I will see them often... when I come downstairs in the morning and when I'm sitting on the couch!