New Day Resolutions (#17)

New day resolutions calendar

“5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!!!”

 

Year after year there’s excitement to start off the New Year “fresh” by vowing to break bad habits and gain new skills. After all, we all know the universal New Year’s Day mantra: “This is it! This is my year! Time to take this year by storm and make the changes into a better new me!” 

 

Unfortunately, statistics show every year how this “new year, new me” phenomena is almost always short-lived. Some statistics even show how most New Year’s resolutions don’t even make it past January. But why? Thus, I present to you…New Day Resolutions!

 

That’s right: Here at Daily Fit Boost each day is a clean slate!

 

The ability to hit the ‘reset’ button on your mood and mindset each morning can have a profound impact along your Fitness Journey.

 

After all, if we really want to implement changes in our lifestyle why wait for a new year, right? By using each day as a new launching pad, not only do you reinforce your personal desires each day, you also begin to appreciate the value of each day.

 

No other person has expressed this philosophy better than Head Football Coach Chip Kelly who coaches with the mantra “Win the Day”. This mindset to win each day eventually turns into habit. Even if you’ve had a “bad day” and didn’t reach your goals, winning each day enables you to start each day afresh.

 

Chip Kelly’s players tapping his “Win The Day” motto before the game.

 

So what would one “win” look like for you today? Is it doing one push-up for the day? Is it arranging your gym clothes the night before?  Perhaps drinking more water than usual?

In my experience, the feeling of 365 daily victories is more satisfying than attaining one victory at the end of your goal.

 

So challenge yourself to make incremental changes daily instead of yearly. Start today with win #1! Before you know it, you’ll start noticing these daily victories leading to overall motivation and confidence.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s proven year after year that New Year Resolutions are not ideal for success.
  • It’s much better to reinforce your goals (resolutions) each day to build habit
  • The mindset to “win each day” eventually becomes a habit.
  • Habit formation help build motivation and overall confidence.
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What’s Next? (Unfamiliar Opportunities) (#13)

Man busy at gym

While I’m a huge advocate of mastering what you already know, there comes a time where we internally ask ourselves, “what now?” As human beings, we’re naturally wired for goal achievement (this is why most of us don’t enjoy being bored). Psychologist Abraham Maslow takes this a step forward by referencing self-actualization as our deepest human need (ie. “fulfillment of our potential”).

 

Taking gradual steps in ‘unfamiliar territory’ gives us a chance to grow!

 

Take myself for instance.

 

For most of my life I was very timid around people I didn’t know. I showed traits of low self-esteem like avoiding eye contact, being stuck in my head, not giving honest opinions, and questioning myself. However, one day I decided it would be cool to share my fitness passions with others. I (very slowly) began journaling different health and fitness topics each day. Eventually I gained the confidence to share my ideas with friends, and today (years later) I’m here sharing these same ideas with YOU!

 

I went from being shy to sharing fitness tips in front of hundreds of employees!

 

So where are the unfamiliar opportunities in your life: Is it longer workouts? Consistent gym attendance  Public speaking? Trying a new machine?

 

Whatever it is, the best way to grow is by taking small, realistic steps at a time. For instance, it might be more beneficial to warm up with an unfamiliar cardio machine for 2-minutes instead of 15-minutes. When we view growth as a never-ending process it keeps us from the unnecessary temptation of doing “too much, too soon”.  As a friend used to tell me,

 

“The way you eat an elephant is one bite at a time”

 

Trying something new requires the risk of being “bad” the first couple of times – but no worries! Just remember: we ultimately become good at what we practice over and over again! 🙂

 

Reference Link: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

 

Key Takeaways:

  • We long for fulfilled potential
  • Take small, gradual steps towards something unfamiliar
  • View growth as a “never-ending process”
  • We get good at what we practice
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So You Don’t Know Where to Start… (#1)

So you’ve decided to embark upon a new daily exercise routine and today is Day 1. As you near the gym you begin going through your mental checklist:

 

Water bottle?

 

Check.

 

Towel?

 

Check.

 

Comfortable workout shoes?

 

Check.

 

New gym membership?

 

Check.

 

But as you step foot inside the gym, you suddenly notice dozens of people walking around, stretching, and using funky looking equipment and you think to yourself

 

You’d be surprise how many first-timers gym users feel this way internally.

 

If you’ve had similar thoughts, I promise – you’re not alone! The overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to start is something myself and many others have experienced our first time at the gym. Eventually, what worked for me was starting out with easy and familiar exercises. This kept me from feeling overwhelmed and fearful. My mindset at the time was simply:

 

‘Familiarity’ is key when first getting to the gym. Start with any exercise that easy for you to do!

 

Another way of saying this is to “become a master at what you already know”. Such a mindset helps calm your nerves when figuring out where to start at the gym.

 

For instance, if the treadmill is the only exercise machine that you’re familiar with, then start “treadmilling” away as if you’ve been doing it for years. Or perhaps you’d like to build muscles and the only exercise you’re familiar with are dumbbell curls. Your best bet is to walk right over to that dumbbell rack, pick up a suitable weight, and start curling away!

 

Walking on the treadmill is a great way to acclimate to any gym.

 

Not only does “mastering what you already know” help settle you down, it ultimately gives you that much needed sense of belonging in the gym.

 

Although it helps having a wider range of exercises down the line, you initially want to find your comfort zone. Comfort leads to confidence, and confidence will give you that “sense of belonging” you need in order to thrive!

 

“A little progress each day adds up to big results” -unknown

 

Key Takeaways:

  • We’ve all felt “lost” in the gym at one point
  • Become a master at what you already know: start easy and familiar
  • Being comfortable in the gym leads to confidence, confidence gives you a sense of belonging.
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Welcome to Daily Fit Boost!

Imagine you and I are about to eat at a restaurant and I stare at my plate and say “man I’m starving!”  Your response would most likely be something along the lines of: “then eat!” 

 

However, what would you say if I continued to express my hunger for the next 15-minutes without touching my food? You’d basically come to the conclusion that I wasn’t as hungry as I claimed.

 

This example correlates with people who say they want to exercise and lose weight – yet never take any action! Unfortunately, these people will always find an excuse.

 

Thankfully, that’s not you though because you’re here.

 

And now that you’re here, my mission is to turn your motivation into action – one day at a time.

Daily Fit Boost is uniquely designed for those:

  • looking for a place to start their fitness journey
  • frustrated with weight loss “fads” and failed diets
  • lacking inspiration to workout
  • in need of daily structure
  • who can’t afford personal training
  • wanting to learn how to use different equipment and machines, properly and safely
  • too shy or intimidated to workout in public
  • wanting to actively keep up with the grand-kids
  • who don’t have an equally motivated workout partner

 

Ultimately, Daily Fit Boost is for those in need of help, not an excuse. My goal for you is simple:

 

To help gradually grow you into the strongest version of yourself.

 

Look, I get it. Change isn’t always easy and lifestyle changes don’t always come right away. However, as your online Wellness Coach I promise to keep things as fun and straightforward for you as possible, regardless of your experience.

 

Daily Fit Boost is designed to do exactly what it says: bring you a Boost, of Fitness, each Day 🙂

So if you’re ready, let’s eat!

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