Fitness Tips

Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip: Mindset Over Matter

The Right Mindset
 

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

How many times a day do you let the people in your life <co-workers, family members, social media followers, your inner voice> dictate how you feel? If the answer is “too damn many”, please keep reading. 

Having the RIGHT MINDSET is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Too damn many of us usually let our surrounding environment dictate how we feel, when in reality we should always be the ones in control. The RIGHT MINDSET is your best defense against the obstacles that life will inevitably throw your way.

So what does it mean to have the RIGHT MINDSET?

  • Remaining optimistic
  • Maintaining a positive attitude
  • Staying in control of your emotions
  • Being proactive (rather than reactive) 

Learning to control your thoughts, emotions, and actions at all times puts you in a position of power. Becoming less occupied with the opinions of others will leave you more time to focus on actually reaching your goals. The naysayers (there will always be naysayers) will no longer have any say in your level of success.

OK I’m ready, but how do I get the RIGHT MINDSET? 

Just like everything else in life you want to be great at, this behavior will not be mastered in a day. Instead, it requires lots of patience and even more practice. That being said, I do have one tip for you on how to get started: become aware of your own thought process. If you feel yourself going down the negative rabbit hole—pull yourself back into the position of power. Pay attention to the triggers that tend to lead you astray and then tell them to go away. Remember that YOU are the one in the driver’s seat. Don’t be afraid to grab that wheel and steer yourself back into the position of power. If you can learn to control the six inches between your ears, the rest of your life will get a hell of a lot easier, I guarantee it.

Have a great week :)

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip: Let Your Past Stay There

senior moment
 
Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. 

Too often we let our past dictate our present day decisions like taking risks or making positive changes.  

Ever heard the phrase "senior moment"? Well, it's time we change the negative connotation associated with that phrase and adopt more senior moments in our lives! There is no time like the present to conveniently forget about past failures, disappointments and missteps. Let your past stay there. 

On the other hand, it you are having a hard time letting go of the past, all hope is not lost. You might find comfort in knowing that literally every single person on this planet has experience with coming up short at one time or another. The difference between those who are successful and those who are not, is that those who are successful don't let their pasts paralyze their present day. Instead, they use those personal failures as teaching moments, or fuel for their inner fire.

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Erik's Weekly Fitness Tip: Find Your Tribe

team work
 

I have been fortunate enough to have been a member of some pretty amazing teams in my life (some of them even with hall of fame coaches at the helm.) There is something really special that happens when you are a part of group;  every individual is making personal sacrifices for the greater good while giving 110% of their will, energy, and effort. 

Though it is common to find this shared attitude amongst athletic team members, it’s much harder to find in the real world. This week’s challenge is to find your team, your tribe, your support system. Find a group of people who have a similar fitness goal as you and watch how much faster you achieve success. Not only will your team members hold you accountable, but they will also encourage you to push limits. They will be there to give you tough love as well as help you celebrate once you’ve reached your goals. 

As a team member, I learned some pretty valuable lessons that will last me a lifetime. Turns out, everything in life is easier when you have a supportive team. Whether you are trying to lose weight, run your first marathon, or start a new workout routine—it always helps to have someone by your side, even if he or she is just there to help motivate you out of bed. 

Don’t think of your team members as competition. Instead, think of them as something much more--your comrades, compadres, companions.

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