Mindset makeover

This month I’ve been talking about next-level steps you can take to boost your results … and today’s post might just be about the most important step.

It affects almost every action you take and every decision you make.

It’s your mindset … and it could be playing tricks on you!

Here’s why it’s worth paying attention to:

People can develop beliefs, habits, and feelings that help us, but later in life, those same beliefs, habits, and feelings can work AGAINST us without us even realizing it!

Here are a couple of examples of my beliefs that I discovered. I'm focusing on fitness & wellness here, but mindset applies to every area of your life, from your finances to your relationships.

Example 1: When I was growing up, fun food (cookies, cake, pie) was used as a reward or way to soothe my feelings when I had a bad day. So now, if something great and/or stressful happens, I find myself thinking that I “deserve” pizza and ice cream even though I know they aren’t helping me reach my goals (not to mention the stomachache after I eat them).

Example 2: I spent years competing as an athlete and now believe that I didn’t do a “real” workout unless I give it my all, even if it leaves me feeling exhausted and overly sore (and even aggravates an old injury or two).

You get the picture!

We all struggle with these things at some point or another. 

The good news is that you can CHANGE your mindset around these beliefs. Here are 3 steps to overturning those limiting beliefs.

1. It starts with PAYING ATTENTION and recognizing them when they crop up. 

This can be surprisingly challenging because they can feel like non-refutable facts or actions, to the point where you don’t even question them.

This is why it’s so important to:

2. Question your beliefs and habits. Try to understand them – while they might have served you in the past, are they doing you any favors now?

Ask yourself, “Why do I think or do this?” 

3. Step out of your comfort zone (with baby steps). Over time you can replace your old beliefs with positive beliefs and habits that support your goals and current lifestyle.

If you need help getting rid of old, limiting beliefs that have been getting in your way, our personalized coaching can help.

We have a proven plan to help you reach those wellness goals and balance your hormones naturally. You can learn more here: www.alignment-studio.com.

You’ve got this!