There are times in my life that I feel unmotivated. I feel like the work it takes to achieve the goals I have set is too hard. But I think about it, and the bar doesn't actually seem to be set that high. When I decided what goals where attainable, I though long and hard about whether or not I was truly able to set them. So what's the deal? What is holding me back? Here are a couple of sabotaging thoughts that threaten my drive and how I turn them around.
1. Fear of Failure: trying really hard and not getting results.
How I deal: When I don't try, I don't get results either. My current state is not the worst place in the world. If I stay where I am for the rest of my life, I still love myself, am surrounded by love, am fortunate in the opportunities I am getting to explore, and appreciate so many things about my world. So even if I don't get the results I am looking for, experiencing the effort will be success.
2. Fear of Restriction: Just considering dieting has me spooning honey straight out of the jar (truth, not proud of it, but being honest).
How I deal: If I think about the good I am enjoying by eating incredible foods that are supportive of my body rather than the bloating I am not suffering from the delicious foods that are damaging to my body, I can practice what I preach and focus on the positive. A gratitude journal helps me keep this perspective ever present.
3. Option Overwhelm: There is so much I could be doing that I am frozen by indecision and do nothing. This often presents itself as boredom, but that is a coverup.
How I deal: Make a list of all of the possibilities and pick one. Taking any action builds confidence in taking more action. If I make a mistake, I will still be learning.
4. Embarrassment to Be A Coach and "Working on Weight Loss": I "should" already have this stuff mastered.
How I deal: It is not embarrassing to work on gaining strength, so why is it embarrassing to work on better nutrition? What I am building are life habits, so weight loss shouldn't look any different than any other time. I am on the continuum of learning about what makes me the healthiest I can be right now, which has changed since postpartum, post surgery, post college, etc. Each stage of life is a new learning experience in my health.
5. Fear of the Wrong Effort: Practicing the discipline to not eat my husband's incredible homemade Rosemary and Sea Salt Sourdough and still not healing my gut.
How I deal: I won't know what works until I try something. I'm not in a hurry. I have my whole life to keep exploring and learning.
If any of these setbacks resonate with you, let's tackle them together. I have a few spots still open for women are looking to lose between 10-20 lbs who are ready to face their obstacles and practice change. Send me a message today to start Oct 1st.
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