In developing habits that lead to lasting wellness (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually) the key is to adopt an approach that makes your mind the boss, not your body and not your emotions or feelings. You can develop the capacity to do the challenging things that you know will take you to the next level even when you don’t feel like doing them. It starts with an informed decision that requires both humility (you need to make some changes and you don’t know it all) and grit (bear down, adapt, and get on with it!).
Once that decision is made the next step is to equip yourself with the right tools to achieve your goals. Sounds obvious, right? Not a new concept but one that should be reinforced. And when it comes to diet management your best friend is data and the best tool for that job, in my opinion that is based on experience, are tracking apps that enable you to get on the path, course correct when needed, and stay on the path. It’s not complicated! Sure, it’s not easy, but it truly is not overly complicated.
All of this starts with patterns of thinking that lead to behavior you willfully and intentionally adopt and then practice. It’s good to have the support and encouragement of family, friends, mentors, and counselors, but nobody can fix your life for you; you have to own it and get after what it takes to improve your position. Get on the path, stay on the path, and never look back! You’ll be changed for the better and that is also going to bless everyone you love and who loves you.
Peace...
Following are links to the websites for the apps referenced in this episode that can be downloaded directly onto your device:
Attributions:
“Simple Beginnings” from the album “Hospitality Drum & Bass 2011” by Fred V.
https://soundcloud.com/fredvmusic
https://fredv.bandcamp.com
“Sleepy Quest for Coffee” by Plastik Joy.
https://soundcloud.com/plastik-joy
https://plastikjoy.bandcamp.com
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