How Do You Challenge Yourself to Grow?

For any living thing, growth is life itself.

Humans have an innate need to grow, improve and learn. There’s nothing wrong with it – it’s only natural. It’s one of the 6 Human Needs Tony Robbins says drive us all.

Think about your own desire for growth. Where does it show itself? Does it drive you to good things – only or mostly? Have you come upon any danger signs indicating you’re trying for too much too soon?

Tony says that if you’re always pursuing growth, you’ll avoid boredom and attachment to people or things. You might thrive by pushing boundaries but want to move on too quickly from relationships. He recommends diving deep to master new topics or skills and remembering the importance of emotional and spiritual growth through self-examination and meditation.

I know many people who want to grow so much that they pursue it obsessively, neglecting other aspects of life – other human needs – that will bring them balance, peace, and lasting success.

We can always chase “the next thing” – and never really appreciate what we have.

But if we cling too tightly to what we have, we’re blocking our human nature from growing.

It all comes down to choices and balance. That’s a tricky dance for everyone. It is a core principle of my life and of Full Circle Coaching.

The solution is rooted in the same healthy habits that sustain us all and improve our chances of healthy growth: regular exercise; healthy diets; stress management; quality sleep.

You can’t grow without them.

There is still time to join my Nutrition Essentials Program where we dive deep into all of these topics and so more to help you keep growing. Click here for more info!

Set the bar high for yourself while managing your expectations

Setting big, scary goals is exciting.

But it’s also quickly disheartening too many times when we fail to support our efforts by managing expectations. Most of the time, the problem isn’t that the goal is too big or grandiose. It’s that we’re not setting reasonable expectations about reaching it.

Here’s an example that’s super-oversimplified to make the point.

Suppose you’re 25 pounds overweight and decide to lose that much through exercise and eating right.

Is that a reasonable goal?

Absolutely!

Now, let’s say you want to lose 25 pounds in two weeks.

Is that a realistic expectation?

Absolutely not!

And yet I hear from people all the time who want to do something like this in such a tight timeframe.

Look, expectations are the mother of all disappointments. But setting goals and setting on a well-charted course to reach them?

Well, that’s how you get where you want to go.

Don’t change the desired destination. Just pick the right path.

I’ve been hosting my FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge this week which is a GREAT way to start on the right path to healthier nutrition choices and ultimately a healthier you.

If you’re ready to kickstart your transformation journey it’s not too late to join! Click this link to sign up, and you can even watch all the Facebook LIVES I’ve done this week about the program right inside our Triathlon Obsessed Facebook group.

Click here to sign up for my FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge — it’s not too late!

Success is a Decision

Some people say, “Success is a journey, not a destination.” And while I agree with that, I also think success is something else.

Success is a decision.

That’s right. In building healthy habits, in achieving goals, in work… whatever: We choose our own results.

I’m often asked how to succeed at something – like, losing a certain amount of weight, for example. The solution is simple: Decide you’re going to do it.

Here’s what I mean – or, rather, what I don’t mean.

• You don’t get what you want by waiting for it to happen magically
• You don’t get what you want by hoping someone gives it to you
• You don’t get what you want by quitting when it gets difficult or takes longer than you’d like

Instead, success comes from:

1. Understanding your motivations
2. Doing your research and choosing appropriate goals
3. And then committing – really committing – to do whatever is necessary

That’s what successful people do. They don’t rely on talent, hope, or good luck, although those things can play a part.

But even the rare few who are talented, hopeful, and lucky also plan smartly and work hard. 

They adopt a champion’s mindset and learn to stay above their emotions while accepting that doubt and missteps are part of the deal. 

And they build consistent habits that often take time to pay off.

Success isn’t just ONE decision but a constant effort to make the next positive choice.

If you can say yes, then you’re halfway there.

4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge Starts May 15 – 18 @11 am

Does this sound like YOU? 

• You struggle to know what to eat, how much, and what combination of foods to eat. 
• You’re not sure if the exercise/training you’re doing will produce the results desired. 
• You’re confused by all the conflicting information on the internet, diet books, and magazine articles? 
• You struggle with the motivation you need to get started and the accountability you need to keep you going.

If so, we’ve got you covered! 

My client Heather joined me in a prior reset and lost 5 pounds in the week we were together by implementing my suggestions. 

Join me for a FREE 4-Day Nutrition Reset Challenge!
Starts May 15 – 18 @ 11:00 AM

You’ll learn how to develop strong habits to keep you going, start losing fat immediately, and move toward owning the confidence you deserve! 

This reset is for everyone, not just triathletes. 

We will review daily nutrition as well as tips for training and racing.

Being leaner and stronger is always going to allow for better performance.