Most of us have VERY good intentions to be healthy or successful – to diet, to exercise, to start personal training, to open that savings account, to contact that old friend….
But then when push comes to shove….the huge emotional weight seems to overwhelm us! The bed covers feel extra comfy…it’s so warm inside…you get busy…intentions don’t always get you far.
The emotional attachment that many of us have to exercise and success can be quite extreme. But do we feel the same way about brushing our teeth in the morning? Or making your bed? Not usually! We have divorced the idea from our emotions. I’m betting that your toothbrush and shower don’t get the same death stares from you as your runners whilst you snuggle under the blankets? Or that study book that is positioned with intention on your table? So, what can we do?
DIVORCE emotion. DUMP it. BREAK UP with that nagging sh*t!
Just like personal hygiene, your body NEEDS exercise your mind NEEDS progress. So – exercise and progress in your life must become a habit, not a choice influenced by emotions. Don’t dip your ’emotional thermometer’ in before you get out of bed or jump in the car to get to your gym or schedule that meeting. Don’t even think about it! Because, as we all know, once you’re there you actually find that it isn’t that bad….it’s usually even FUN! And afterwards? You always feel amazing and inspired to do more because you have just CONQUERED something.
Now, LLUMI doesn’t usually tell their clients to NOT think about it, but in the case of pre-exercise and pre-action anxiety, we have really found that this really works.
So, give it a go. For the next seven days at least: don’t think, just do.
We promise that you’ll thank us.
LLUMI Australia 