Motivation comes in many forms. But motivation and readiness have to align with timing. Sometimes we underestimate the impact that external stressors and obligations have on our attempts at personal growth. Set yourself up for success by considering what other things are going on in your life as you attempt to grow in fitness.
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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 …
Spirituality: You Don’t Have to Be Ready…He Is.
Not surprisingly, the question, “are you ready for growth?” takes on a different context when we’re talking about faith and spirituality because God changes everything. For me, it’s always been less of a question of whether I’m ready, and more of knowing that God is always ready…for me. He is always ready, waiting and willing …
Are You Ready to Reduce Stress?
Outside of fitness and nutrition, another way to manage stress is by optimizing our sleep, either by making it more restful or by getting more of it. What can you do to improve your sleep habits? You may not be ready to commit to eight hours a night, but perhaps you’re willing to take another …
Dwelling on the Past Causes Stress
Many of us stress about the future. In a perfect world, we wouldn’t do that, but not many of us are completely secure and confident enough to totally let go of those apprehensions of the unknown future. But we already have enough to worry about – work, family, relationships, money, health, you name it. So …