in a slump? get motivated!. we know we need to take care of our health. we know we would benefit...
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In a Slump?
Get Motivated!
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We know we need to take care of our health. We know we would benefit from starting an exercise program, or eating more
vegetables.So why don’t we do it?
• Behavioral health experts have found three reasons we lose motivation:• Lack of confidence• Lack of focus• Lack of direction
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Lack of confidence happens when we focus on what we want instead of what we HAVE.
• When we only think about what we want, our mind creates explanations for why we aren’t getting it.• This creates negative thoughts: past failures &
bad experiences dominate our mind. • At this stage we start making excuses for why we
can’t succeed and we lose confidence.• We take our strengths for granted and dwell on
our failures and shortcomings.
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How to Boost your Confidence
• Focus on GRATITUDE. Set aside time to reflect on everything positive in your life.
• Make a list of your strengths, current advantages and past successes.
• The best way to bring success to yourself is to genuinely desire to create value for the rest of the world.
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Lack of focus happens when we focus on what we don’t want rather than on a concrete goal.
• Thinking about what we don’t want goes like this: “I’m afraid of getting diabetes”; “I’m afraid I’m gaining too much weight”; “I don’t want to be out-of-shape”.
• What we don’t want = What we fear• But fear is not actionable, it’s not concrete. Fear
feeds on itself and drains our motivation.
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How to Develop Tangible Focus
• Focus your energy on a well-defined goal. Afraid of being unhealthy? Create a plan to improve your health.
• The key is to move from an intangible (fear) to concrete, measurable steps.
• Focus your mind on a positive goal and put your brain to work for you.
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Lack of direction comes from lack of an obvious next action
• Without a day-to-day strategy we succumb to procrastination
• An example of this is a person who wants to improve their health but spends more time reading about health than walking.
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Developing Direction
• Identify the activities that lead to success; make a list and arrange them based on results.
• Make an action plan that focuses on the activities that lead to big returns.
• Create a plan that contains two positive actions, the first one should be small. Immediately do the smaller task, this creates positive momentum.
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Other Strategies for Success
• Choose one goal - more achievable and less demanding
• Post it - on your wall, mirror, at work. Keep reminding yourself.
• Commit Publicly - tell family, friends, co-workers. Give them progress reports every week.
• Realize there’s an Ebb and Flow - motivation is not a constant state. Don’t feel defeated of you’re not gung-ho once in a while. That’s human!
• Start Small - commit to small improvements for one week and then add one more thing. Take baby steps and build on your successes.
• Squash Negative Thoughts - monitor your thinking, recognize negative self-talk.
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Partner with Active Adults
• We can help you create a fitness and nutrition plan that’s both successful and sustainable.
• Call Suzanne Hagle (520) 432-9493 and make an appointment