It's easy to get inspired. I do it all the time. The key is taking that inspiration and turning it into something positive. It does no good to get inspired, only to do nothing about it. You have to take action or else your passion will fade and you will never realize your dreams, and we all want to live our dreams, right?
When I started writing, I was inspired by the writing podcasts that I had been listening to for a while. Both "Writing Excuses" and "I Should Be Writing" had inspired me to write but time passed and I never did anything about it. Not at first anyway.
It wasn't until I heard about The Magic Spreadsheet that my inspiration turned to a consistent habit that I look forward to everyday. With the help of the spreadsheet I've been writing for 150 straight days and have not plans of quitting.
Exercise is much the same way. It's easy to get inspired to get in shape, but unless it's something you really want, you will inevitably give it up. Just like writing, it helps to have a goal. Give yourself something to look forward to. If you're writing, getting to the end of that book or story is your goal. Your fitness goals could be something like a local 5k or mud run. With a goal in mind, you can push toward that goal and use that goal to push your exercise habit. One thing's for sure, you'll be less likely to fall by the fitness wayside if you set yourself a goal to work toward.
So go out there and get inspired. Then get a plan together and set some goals. The next thing you know, you could have that book that's been rattling around in your head down on paper or a set of six pack abs and healthy body. Whatever you want, go for it and don't stop until you reach your goals. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!
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