Motivation to change

 

Do you want it?

Are you someone who looks at the insta of FB for inspiration, the “before and after” photos – whether they be for bathrooms or belly’s?   “Vicarious Experience” comes from experiencing the feeling through another person – be that by watching, reading a book, or even being their friend.  It is an important part of human life – a positive role model.

This is also an important first step if you want to make a change in your own life.  In yesterdays talk (still available on the FB page in bio) on resilience, we talked about the 6 C’s.  These items will help you to see it, want it, do it – and then maybe you will be the role person and not the spectator.

1.       C – Competence Being able to do a thing is an easy win to success (obvs). But sometimes this means that you need to learn a “skill” from a coach. If you are trying to get fitter, improve your health, find a coach that resonates with you. And then like any other skill, you just practice it – whether that be doing a squat correctly or learning to eat healthily.

2.       C – Confidence – build your own confidence by with positive self-talk that supports you in your mission. Seriously, it ain’t going to be great if you constantly look in the mirror and tell yourself you look rubbish. Just start with the words…”you’ve got this” “keep going” “ you can do it”

3.       C – Connection – building a community will give you security and support when things go awry.  Who are your go-to people to help you out – or can you be a friend to someone. Make a team. Give yourself a silly name. Get a badge.

4.       C – Character – being able to make a wise choice is character building – and sometimes those choices might be tough, but by learning to manage difficult days or challenging situation, your character develops and helps you to build resilience.

5.       C – Coping – what do you do when things get tough? Quit? Or say what can I do to get back on track. My advice is to be practical when you see your “red flags” and make a plan to support your body with exercise and healthy brain food until you feel better. Waiting for motivation is a waste of your time and frankly demoralising.

6.       C – Control – If you feel you have control over what you are doing, whether that is making changes to be more healthy, to lose body fat, to get fit – it gives you that bit of “doggedness” to grit out the tough days and keep on track. Get a diary. Get a calendar. Write it down. Tell your tribe.

So, if you “want it” – the go get it. You’ve got this x