There is an old behaviour change diagram that really tells us a lot about ourselves. It shows us why some continue failing time and time again but it also shows us how some people catch fire and accomplish great things.
I’ll walk you through it very simply and quickly. It doesn’t matter where we start but typically it all start at “Beliefs”. So, lets start there. Dad tells his son, “You’re such a fast and hard working soccer player”… Son feels great (belief)… Tries hard at practice (action)….. Scores a goal (result)…. Dad says “you make me so proud”.. Son believes he is even greater (belief)… Tries even harder (better actions)…. Scores two goals (better outcome..)
You get the picture BUT the same cycle occurs with our health attempts, typically in the other direction. A man/woman half heartedly tries a diet (poor action) fails, quits or doesn’t loose weight (poor result) feels like a failure (poor belief). He/she musters up enough energy to start over all the while still thinking he/she sucks at weight-loss. Approaches the attempt with decreased focus/commitment/intensity (ever worse action) lasts even less time on the path (even worse outcome) and is left feeling even worse then before.
So, how do we break the cycle?
Start small. Something healthy you already do. Then do it more.
The purpose is to become more healthy. Become more active. If you drink water, try to drink some more. Now drink it more often. If the fitness you’re doing is walking, walk further. Now walk a little faster. If you consume yourself with deploying the little things to become fit/healthy, there’s little time for the setbacks and distractions of failure.
Train your mind in the art of success. Know that inspiration/motivation comes from different sources for different people, but that success never came from not trying. Ultimately it’s about knowing you’re worth it.
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