We often hear people say they’ll “try” to do something. But what does that really mean?
I worked with someone who always said she’d “try” my suggestions. Whether it was a new exercise or a diet change, her answer was the same. “I’ll try.”
This mindset held her back. When things got tough, she went back to what was easy. Walking, hiking – activities that didn’t push her.
If you want to improve, you need to move past “trying” and start “doing.”
Change isn’t comfortable. It pushes us. Avoiding discomfort keeps us stuck or moves us backward.
Saying you’ll “try” is a way to avoid real commitment. It gives us an out. We can always say, “Well, I tried.”
To break this pattern, we need clear goals and actions.
Don’t just say, “I’m trying to lose weight.” Instead, decide, “I’ll have lean protein with every meal” or “I’ll eat more veggies and shift when I eat carbs.”
The first statement gives you room to fail. The others are clear actions. You either do them or you don’t.
When you have a health or fitness goal, stop trying. Start doing. You’ll see much better results.
It’s about making decisions and taking action. Each day, you choose to follow through or not.
This approach leads to real progress. You’ll be surprised how much you can achieve when you commit to action instead of just trying.