There’s nothing more inspiring than a positive person who has a goal and works relentlessly hard to achieve it. More recently I have been turning to American muscle gods for inspiration – anyone who has the ability to get up at 4am and train to that level when I can’t even manage breakfast and a coherent sentence before 10.30am deserves my upmost respect.
Today’s admiration is for Terry Crews. Not only is he a talented actor and fitness expert, but he seems to be one of the most genuinely positive and uplifting people around. I discovered a video that he uploaded a year ago on his YouTube channel, and it was some of the most profound thoughts I’d heard in a while.
Self-pity stops all progress. It stops all action. It is impossible for you to be motivated, for you to have energy if you are feeling self-pity at the same time… You know what happens? You lay down on the couch. As soon as you start feeling self-pity you can’t move. You watch TV, you take a nap, you’re done, poor me. But I’m here to tell you, you’re not allowed to feel self-pity, because you are doing that to yourself. The only way to energise yourself is to think gratitude. Think about the things you got… Thank god I’m alive, I’m breathing, I’m healthy, I’m here – you can always find something to have gratitude about… Be graciously thankful for everything that you have.
Sit there with your pity party and you got your hat, got your little streamers, you got your little blow thing and you got a little cake just for you and your pity party, and NOBODY SHOWING UP. Every pity party, you’re alone.
I’m actually going to print this out, frame it, read it daily and slap myself if I feel the urge to get myself a little pity party cake.
Ooh, cake.
Check out his video here… If this doesn’t motivate you, nothing will.
Suzie Speaks 
I absolutely love Terry Crews, he seems like one the of the nicest, most down to earth and inspirational people going. This is some fantastic advice!
Oh my gosh yes – I’d love to spend an evening just hanging out with him… I bet it’s hilarious!
It’s a bit of a shame really, but I do really love cake. 🙂
Who doesn’t haha! Unfortunately my tight jeans are showing that I like it a bit too much
You had me at cake, Suzie! Hahahaha Cher xo
Hahaha! Ooh… Cake… I’d just got over the craving haha!
Hahahaha Well I am still waiting to get over my cake craving (I think I’m into the 3rd decade now)! Hahaha
i love this reminder
Thank you!
So true, I can see where my self pity has lead to plenty of naps. Gratitude has helped me get over myself and power on. I like this Terry Crews!
Ooh that’s what I do – it becomes nap central when I’m feeling really low…
love this!
Thank you!
Great motivation!
Thanks lovely!
So true, there is so much to be thankful for. As long as you have your health and a family who love you what more do you need?
I totally agree! Thank you!
cake is a must for any party, especially pity parties! Interesting post. When we get to the start of feeling sorry for ourselves, we must remember that this all leads to a spiral, a downward spiral and it can be never ending. Thanks for the post today.
Thanks lovely! It totally does – a spiral that leaves us alone at the end of it…
Reblogged this on The Sports Observer and commented:
Terry Crews… what a guy!
Thanks for the reblog!
Brilliant! Im fairly tolerant generally, but I struggle with the “poor me” people. We have so much to be thankful for!
We certainly do – I have the tendency to do that and I have to slap myself out of it
I agree that Terry is very motivational and I could certainly take a leaf out of his book. However, the video is a bit offputting as it is so jerky! 🙂
Haha! Yeah I know what you mean – it seems to be a style with videos at the min
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