THANKFULNESS IN SMALL WINS
Whether we are just beginning or continuing or our gym journeys, it’s easy to give all of our focus to the end goal and find ourselves caught up in the long-game of achieving our desired results. However, it is monumentally challenging to feel a sense of achievement for the less dramatic improvements. For many, it seems that the primary goals of committing to a regular workout routine lie in physical changes – often, appearance or improved competitive performance. However, neither of these are easy to celebrate without fully committing to the training regimen and putting in the extra work beyond the workouts themselves.
GRATITUDE IS ATTITUDE
We celebrate Thanksgiving during the month of November. So, now is a good time to reflect and give thanks for the positive things happening in our lives. But how do we do that on a daily basis? Being grateful or showing gratitude is really about maintaining a different attitude.
“Gratitude is Attitude" means that expressing thankfulness is more than a fleeting emotion. Gratitude becomes a conscious choice to focus on the positive aspects of life by cultivating an appreciation for both big and small things. Eventually, gratitude becomes a habitual perspective you maintain in your daily life.
CROSS-TRAINING 101
Cross-training refers to the combination of two types of training. This style of training is commonly done by athletes and recreationally active individuals. The benefit of this training style is you get the added adaptations of both training styles you engage in.
YOUR HEALTH ROUTINE CHECK-IN
If you are like the rest of us, you probably have a schedule teeming to the brim with work, friends, personal time, exercise, family, and tons of other hobbies. On top of your full schedule, you most likely have self-directed goals (exercise, eat healthy, read, etc.). With a full schedule and expectations of achieving your goals, you may also find yourself using routines to stay on top of things throughout the week. For example, you may be someone who works 9-5 Monday to Friday and is too busy after work to go to the store and fully prepare dinner. In addition, let's say you have a goal of eating cleaner and minimizing processed foods. Going to the store on Sunday and getting food to prepare for the week is a routine directed at eating cleaner amongst a busy schedule.