Most of you know, I'm a fitness and nutrition coach. I help motivate
and encourage people to achieve their goals for a healthy and fulfilling
life.I wouldn't be real with you if I didn't let you in on a little secret. I have down days. Days when I doubt myself. Days when I don't want to eat healthy. Days when I want to feel sorry for myself. Days when I feel like my life is so unbalanced that I don't know how I manage to get it all done. Days when I feel like I give more of me to others than I give to my own husband and kids. Days when I let the negative voices creep in and feel envious, selfish and a victim of my surroundings.
You know what? Down days happen. And when they happen to me, I ask myself the following questions:
1. Did I spend time with God today? Did I read His word and ask to be open to His will for my life? Did I pray for others? Did I truly listen to Him?
2. Did I work out today? Did I spend at least 20 minutes getting my heart rate up? Did I break a sweat?
3. Did I have an eating plan today? If not, why? How does that make me feel? Am I making unhealthy eating choices and if so, what emotion is attached?
4. Did I spend some time working on my own personal development? If not, what could I be reading,listening to, or doing that could be giving me a different perspective and improve my outlook?
5. Who have I been in contact with today? Am I surrounding myself with people who love me, believe in me and support me?
6. What am I thankful for in my life?
Chances are, if I'm feeling down, something above is off. I skipped a workout, I didn't spend time with God, I encountered a non-supportive person. You get the idea.
If you are struggling right now. I encourage you to ask yourself these same questions. What one thing could you start doing today to start improving your outlook?
Sometimes getting out of a down cycle can seem downright impossible, but I assure you, you are able to do anything with intention and a desire to change. It's within you. God bless!
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