I don’t want to do it. I know I should. I had a long day at work. I need to increase my mileage. I probably should rest. I made a commitment to myself. Stop making excuses. Here we go.

There are plenty of times I don’t want to do the things I know I should. I am the queen of making excuses that are so damn convincing.

I used to give in to this voice, but one day I didn’t. I gave in a few more times. Then, I defeated that voice a second time. Eventually, the momentum picked up. I’d feel the excuses start and I’d identify and start squashing them quicker than before.

Mind you, this takes time. A lot of time. You can make some big gains in the meantime, but you need to be ready to put in the work.

One of the things you can do is get curious and learn more about your goals, personal development, fitness, etc… I listened to a podcast with Andrew Huberman that has made a difference for me. (Spoiler: I have left with at least one takeaway from every podcast either with or by Andrew Huberman. Outstanding.)

https://youtu.be/BoutTY8XHSc?si=E58EDqOBFf7eD-eb

The science on the AMCC gives me a new perspective to think about whenever I face resistance. I know that there are immense benefits that come from my workouts but now I know the impact that it can have on my brain, especially when I really don’t want to do something. To go do 10 pushups even when I don’t want to do anything at all. To do one more set even when I’m exhausted and ready to be done. To get home from my run and crank out some burpees and an ab circuit. You get it.

Future me will be grateful. Past me would be proud. Present me is both.

Take a breath, you got this.

xoxo