You know how we can feel very confident one minute and totally inadequate the next?
Well, that happens because we are constantly comparing ourselves to others. It’s not as if we do this on purpose. It happens automatically in our unconscious mind.
You see, in order to process the immense amount of information that comes our way every second, the unconscious mind must find a way to filter what is relevant and important.
A New Year begins and with that comes renewed hope for a better future.
At this moment, we are generally more optimistic and enthusiastic which makes it the perfect time to design the future we would like to manifest.
So to get the best out of the positive vibes we are experiencing, I suggest the following visualisation exercise.
You probably heard about affirmations before. You might even have tried doing affirmations as part of a self-development process. But have you being performing them in a way that will bring you the results you want?
You see, to be effective you must fully believe in the affirmation you are performing. And I find that that’s where most people fall short. Repeating a sentence without fully understanding or accepting its content will not change how you feel about something.
So let’s look at a better way of doing it, shall we?
First, what are affirmations?
So you want to change your body, to become fit and healthy, to feel comfortable in your own skin so you can finally be free to enjoy life, go after your dreams and fulfil your true potential.
I get it.
It is not as if you haven’t tried before. You certainly did. Some things worked for a while. Others left a bitter taste behind. And now, you might be a little discouraged.
You are not alone. I’ve heard this story multiple times. That’s why I decided to make this video. To show you that there is nothing wrong with you. It is the way you have been approaching that it’s not the best.
Here’s why you haven’t succeed yet and what you need to do to get back on track.
The fitness industry loves Challenges. And at this time of the year, they seem to be everywhere: “40-day build challenge” or “12 weeks to a bikini body.“
I’ve never been very fond of challenges because they tend to reinforce behavioural patterns and beliefs that are not beneficial.
For instance, most challenges are short-lived contributing to the erroneous belief that losing weight (or building muscle) is a fast process. To deliver results in such short period of time, most programs rely on endorsing extreme behaviours that are not realistic (or safe) for the average person. Those behaviours generate an enormous amount of deprivation which could potentially lead to unhealthy compensatory behaviours (binging, purging or over exercising). Besides, most programs don’t expand on how to maintain the results, so once the challenge is over you are on your own.
You know how people start very excited about a goal just to lose motivation within a few weeks?
This is because it is normal to experience an emotional roller coaster as we pursue a goal. One day, we are super excited and passionate. The other, we may feel overwhelmed and discouraged.
The biggest challenge is to go through the downs without falling off the bandwagon. But how do we do that?
In this video, I share my top tip for staying connected and committed to your goals even during hard times.
The journey towards any goal is seldom a straight line. More often than not you will face challenges. It’s a normal part of the process.
But the problem is that these challenges may have a direct effect on your mind, creating a turmoil of emotions. Emotions that if not taken care of, tend to escalate to humongous proportions preventing you to reach your goals and dreams.
Let’s take a closer look at the emotional roller coaster that is a fitness journey.
