Sunday Story...Your Mind
Is Everything!
Sunday Story…Your Mind!
It’s that time again. The holidays are upon us! I know it seems like just yesterday we were going into summer, but here we are. And, yes, once again the twin demons of alcohol consumption and poor food choices are going to be in hot pursuit of your fitness goals.
The demons don’t have to win. Every year we see the same advice…Don’t go to the party hungry, follow each alcoholic drink with a glass of water, etc. etc. But you need to prepare for the struggle. So, what’s the plan?
More important than anything is your mindset. Approach both the season and any individual event with a joyful, intentional mindset. In other words, you won’t be as successful if you go in with dread and anxiety as if you go in with joy and curiosity, enjoy yourself, and approach challenges with the goal of making it the best experience possible.
Your mindset determines everything. If you feel guilty about what you are eating or drinking, the result will be anxiety and guilt. If you enjoy every mouthful or sip, savoring the taste on your tongue, the feel of the item on your lips, and the scent in your nose, with appreciation and joy, your experience will be life-affirming. This simple shift will make all those instructions doable. If you resist the mindset, the difficulties will persist.
Approach the season with joy and a plan, and you will end the year with a smile instead of beating yourself up!
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John Mariotti
www.sunday-stories.blogspot.com
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