Skin Deep

Don't get the wrong idea
thinking you know what motivates me

or what I had to go through
just for the opportunity to get better
some days I didn't think I had it in me
motivation can take you very far
but not far enough without a plan
and if your plan is to only look good
you'll only look good until you don't
how do you know I'm now freaking out
or if I'd just put on makeup
to hide the fact that I've been crying
because I've had those moments
we've all had those moments
it's self-discipline that helps me
keep those moments in check
especially when I feel like

my progress isn't where it should be
self-discipline can take you very far
but not for enough without a plan
you can always find something wrong
looking in the mirror
which means it's easy to feel
discouraged not meeting expectations
are your expectations realistic
because I can't tell you how many times
I set myself up for failure
knowing that I'm not a failure
none of this works without a plan
one that holds you accountable
it won't always be a pretty picture
so sustainability is key

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