How do we apply this “start where you are” concept to fitness? Well, most of those who are looking to improve their health go about it by getting a trainer or a plan or by planning to exercise on most days of the week. Now, as a personal trainer and health coach, these are good …
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Small Steps Lead to Continued Growth
Habits are the building blocks of behaviors, and behaviors define your lifestyle. Long-term growth starts small and develops through consistency. Starting small can make your habits sustainable and consistent. When seeking personal growth through improved habits, it’s not just what you do…it’s that you do something. It’s that “something” that needs to be maintained. Long-term …
Growth During Periods of Stress
Continuing our discussion on the considerations surrounding whether or not this particular time is right for you to attempt healthier habits or growth, how are the external stressors in your life affecting your ability to live healthier? What stressors are you living through right now? Each of them has an effect on how we live …
Is Now the Right Time?
Where many of us stumble is in embarking upon a personal growth or change journey either before we’re ready or when the time isn’t yet conducive to success. Readiness must be timed with what’s going on around you. These are the two pieces of performance: readiness and optimal timing. So even if you’re ready to …
Ready for Better Fitness?
Do you ever wonder why so many attempts to improve fitness habits fail? A big part of the reason is that we often neglect the most important consideration when it comes to improvement and personal growth…and that’s asking “How ready am I?” “Is this something I want to do, or something a doctor told me …