ONE THING - Live in the Present

This week’s ONE THING is something I have to remind myself of often.

For so many years, I believed life would really begin once I reached a certain weight. I told myself I’d wear the clothes, take the photos, book the holiday, or feel truly confident “when I got there.”

But what I eventually realised was that while I was waiting for a future version of myself, I was missing so much of the life happening right in front of me.

So this week’s ONE THING is:

LIVE IN THE PRESENT

It’s wonderful to have goals. They give us direction and purpose.

But there’s a difference between working towards your future and postponing your happiness until you get there.

After weight-loss surgery, it’s easy to think:

“I’ll feel confident when I lose another 10 kilos.”

“I’ll buy new clothes when I reach my goal weight.”

“I’ll go on that holiday when I look better.”

“I’ll have my photo taken when I’m happy with my body.”

Before we know it, we’re putting our lives on hold.

The truth is, your journey isn’t something to rush through. It’s your life.

Every conversation, every walk, every celebration, every laugh with family and friends is happening now—not someday.

When we’re constantly focused on the next milestone, we miss the joy, growth and confidence that are available in this moment.

“Life isn’t waiting for you at your goal weight. It’s unfolding right now.”

This week’s practice — NOTICE · CHOOSE · EXPERIENCE

Step 1 — NOTICE

Pay attention to the moments when you tell yourself:

“I’ll do that when…”

Whether it’s wearing something you love, saying yes to an invitation, taking a photo, joining a class or trying something new—simply notice how often you’re postponing joy.

Awareness is always the first step.

Step 2 — CHOOSE

Pick one thing you’ve been putting off because you’re waiting to feel more confident, smaller, fitter or “ready.”

Then gently ask yourself:

“What if I didn’t have to wait?”

Choose just one small thing you can do this week.

Step 3 — EXPERIENCE

When you do it, be fully present.

Notice how you feel.

Notice what you see, hear and enjoy.

Allow yourself to experience the moment instead of judging yourself in it.

Because confidence isn’t built by waiting for the perfect body.

It’s built by collecting experiences that remind you life is meant to be lived.

A small reflective coaching question

What have you been putting off until you become a different version of yourself—and what would change if you gave yourself permission to enjoy it this week?

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