Greetings!
I have been sharing some great reminders with you on how to optimize your health. I felt it paramount, this week, to share with you the true key to being healthy. Mindset.
We all say how hard it is to eat healthy, rest, and excercise. The reality is, it isn't that hard at all. Not when you truly have decided that you are going to do it. When we absolutely know we HAVE to accomplish something, we do WHATEVER is necessary to get it done.
If your boss at work said to you, "Get these tasks accomplished by 5pm or you are FIRED!", what would you do? If you care about the job you have, and it is very important for you to keep it, I'm SURE you would get those taks done...whatever it takes.
The key reminder for all of us is that we have to focus our energy on our Mindset. Each of us has to find what is going to be the driving force to get truly committed to our goal. To eat healthy and live healthy, we HAVE to find a way to create the Mindset that it is a MUST to be done.
Unfortunately for most of us, it takes a strong kick in the gut to get us moving. If we see our heatlth in jeopardy, that is a powerful motivator. When we see our lives at risk, a powerful mindset of self preservation now comes to the forefront.
My encouragement for you this week is to not wait for the kick in the gut. Decide RIGHT NOW that you are going to work at SHIFTING your Mindset. You are going to DECIDE to LIVE HEALTHY, EAT HEALTHY, AND BE HEALTHY! You can do it! Just put your Mind to it!!!
I truly hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
Coach
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Nothing Tastes as Good as Healthy Feels
Greetings!
I've recently been reminded of a great phrase I picked up a long time ago from Tony Robbins. "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels."
What an amazing concept. And just like Jiu Jitsu, we can look at this concept and say, "That's common sense!" The real key is for us to truly understand the idea. To "buy in" to it's philosophy.
Early on in our martial arts training, we don't always train the right way. Our instructors give us advice on how to train better, but sometimes it takes us awhile to "buy into it."
There is no difference here. Let's collectively try to embody this concept this week. Let that momentum build into each following week. If we do, we will create a MINDSET for a healthy life!!
So remember, when you look at your next piece of junk food, say to yourself: "Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY FEELS!!"
I truly hope you get benefit from this today!
All the Best!
Coach
I've recently been reminded of a great phrase I picked up a long time ago from Tony Robbins. "Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels."
What an amazing concept. And just like Jiu Jitsu, we can look at this concept and say, "That's common sense!" The real key is for us to truly understand the idea. To "buy in" to it's philosophy.
Early on in our martial arts training, we don't always train the right way. Our instructors give us advice on how to train better, but sometimes it takes us awhile to "buy into it."
There is no difference here. Let's collectively try to embody this concept this week. Let that momentum build into each following week. If we do, we will create a MINDSET for a healthy life!!
So remember, when you look at your next piece of junk food, say to yourself: "Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY FEELS!!"
I truly hope you get benefit from this today!
All the Best!
Coach
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
90 Minute Blitz
Greetings!
During our busy lives, we struggle to maximize our time. Last week, we talked about the power of taking a nap to re-charge our body and mind. Today, I'd like to take about the power of focusing all your effort into what is called 90 minute blitzes.
The idea is simple. To ensure we work the best and accomplish the most, focus your energy 100% on your task for 90 minutes. Then, take some time to "renew". By renewing, I simply mean "relax" for a short period. Read, listen to music, excercise, get something to eat, NAP. Then, attack another task with the same focus.
If we have a cycle during our day of a few good 90 minute blitzes, mixed with good renewal time, we can get MORE work done and be MORE productive. If we try to work "straight through", we lose focus, energy, and enthusiasm. It's safe to say that as the day goes on, our productivity goes down. Why not have a strategy that when you are "working", you really are WORKING!
Keep in mind that during your 90 minute blitzes, you need to be COMPLETELY FOCUSED. To do this, you will need to avoid DISTRACTIONS. Phone calls, emails, TV, and social networking. You need to stay on task with all of your energy and drive! Maximize your time and get a lot accomplished!!
This theory is much like Jiu Jitsu...work SMARTER NOT HARDER! Don't struggle with pushing and straining yourself. Choose a strategy that is EASY and EFFECTIVE! They ALWAYS work better!
I hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
Coach
During our busy lives, we struggle to maximize our time. Last week, we talked about the power of taking a nap to re-charge our body and mind. Today, I'd like to take about the power of focusing all your effort into what is called 90 minute blitzes.
The idea is simple. To ensure we work the best and accomplish the most, focus your energy 100% on your task for 90 minutes. Then, take some time to "renew". By renewing, I simply mean "relax" for a short period. Read, listen to music, excercise, get something to eat, NAP. Then, attack another task with the same focus.
If we have a cycle during our day of a few good 90 minute blitzes, mixed with good renewal time, we can get MORE work done and be MORE productive. If we try to work "straight through", we lose focus, energy, and enthusiasm. It's safe to say that as the day goes on, our productivity goes down. Why not have a strategy that when you are "working", you really are WORKING!
Keep in mind that during your 90 minute blitzes, you need to be COMPLETELY FOCUSED. To do this, you will need to avoid DISTRACTIONS. Phone calls, emails, TV, and social networking. You need to stay on task with all of your energy and drive! Maximize your time and get a lot accomplished!!
This theory is much like Jiu Jitsu...work SMARTER NOT HARDER! Don't struggle with pushing and straining yourself. Choose a strategy that is EASY and EFFECTIVE! They ALWAYS work better!
I hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
Coach
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Siesta Time!
Greeetings,
I have an assignment for you this week. I want you to try your best to find a way to fit in a 10-20 minute nap tomorrow. Sometime during the afternoon between 1-3. Assuming of course you do not work midnight
turn. :)
During my personal development studies recently, I came across this idea. It wasn't a mere suggestion. It was backed by good scientific evidence. The nuts and bolts would simply be that our bodies are "designed" to take a rest period during the hours we are awake. Think about children. They always have to take their nap. Their bodies need to lie down to re-energize. Are we no different?
The key here is, we can work long periods with low productivity...or we can work short periods with high productivity. If we take a short rest to re-charge, we can have a sustained energy level THROUGHOUT the day.
Don't look at resting as being lazy. That would be like telling an athlete not to rest his muscles after a strenous workout. We need to take the time to recoup our energy levels to get the most out of our day!
Starting tomorrow, see if you can fit in a quick nap. I can tell you, since adding this into my daily routine, I have seen tremendous results! I truly feel you will have the same outcome!
Let's all MAXIMIZE our PERFORMACE!
All the Best!
COACH
I have an assignment for you this week. I want you to try your best to find a way to fit in a 10-20 minute nap tomorrow. Sometime during the afternoon between 1-3. Assuming of course you do not work midnight
turn. :)
During my personal development studies recently, I came across this idea. It wasn't a mere suggestion. It was backed by good scientific evidence. The nuts and bolts would simply be that our bodies are "designed" to take a rest period during the hours we are awake. Think about children. They always have to take their nap. Their bodies need to lie down to re-energize. Are we no different?
The key here is, we can work long periods with low productivity...or we can work short periods with high productivity. If we take a short rest to re-charge, we can have a sustained energy level THROUGHOUT the day.
Don't look at resting as being lazy. That would be like telling an athlete not to rest his muscles after a strenous workout. We need to take the time to recoup our energy levels to get the most out of our day!
Starting tomorrow, see if you can fit in a quick nap. I can tell you, since adding this into my daily routine, I have seen tremendous results! I truly feel you will have the same outcome!
Let's all MAXIMIZE our PERFORMACE!
All the Best!
COACH
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Watch What You Say
Greetings!
This week, I wanted to talk with you about the value and importance of the Vocabulary you use. What I mean by that, is not the words you speak to others...but the words you speak to yourself. The internal dialogue you have running in your mind is critical to your success. If you learn to master it, you will see massive results.
Let's talk about the words you chose to describe how you feel. For example, let's take a look at the words nevous and excited. Physiologically speaking, the chemical reactions going on in your body are the same when you are nevous and excited. It's what word you use to describe that feeling that makes the difference. Are you nervous do try something new? Or are you excited? It will take some practice, but we can chose what to call how we feel.
Let's apply this same idea to our training. When you are in a tough spot on the mat, the words you say internally are very key. If you say postive things, like "I'm okay. I can breath. I'm okay.", you may be able to pull yourself out of some trouble. On the other hand, if you say negative things like, "I'm stuck. I can't get out. I can't breath.", you will likely panic. Panic will not get you out of trouble. More than likely, it will get you in more trouble. When you learn to control your vocabulary, you can truly know you can defend yourself. If your opponent has the upper hand, remember...you can and WILL get out. Just take a second and BREATH.
The key is to work very hard on how you view how you feel. How you chose to describe a situation defines how you feel about it. If you call a situation bad, it's bad. If you call a situation a challenge or a life lesson, it's just that...a challenge and a life lesson. We can control how we view our world. If we gain more control over our prospective of things, it will lead to us being happy more often. It will also give us the abitlity to overcome challenges both on the Mat and in our daily lives.
As with everything we do, controlling your internal dialogue will take time and effort. But, you will be amazed what you can do with a just a few WORDS!
I hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
COACH
This week, I wanted to talk with you about the value and importance of the Vocabulary you use. What I mean by that, is not the words you speak to others...but the words you speak to yourself. The internal dialogue you have running in your mind is critical to your success. If you learn to master it, you will see massive results.
Let's talk about the words you chose to describe how you feel. For example, let's take a look at the words nevous and excited. Physiologically speaking, the chemical reactions going on in your body are the same when you are nevous and excited. It's what word you use to describe that feeling that makes the difference. Are you nervous do try something new? Or are you excited? It will take some practice, but we can chose what to call how we feel.
Let's apply this same idea to our training. When you are in a tough spot on the mat, the words you say internally are very key. If you say postive things, like "I'm okay. I can breath. I'm okay.", you may be able to pull yourself out of some trouble. On the other hand, if you say negative things like, "I'm stuck. I can't get out. I can't breath.", you will likely panic. Panic will not get you out of trouble. More than likely, it will get you in more trouble. When you learn to control your vocabulary, you can truly know you can defend yourself. If your opponent has the upper hand, remember...you can and WILL get out. Just take a second and BREATH.
The key is to work very hard on how you view how you feel. How you chose to describe a situation defines how you feel about it. If you call a situation bad, it's bad. If you call a situation a challenge or a life lesson, it's just that...a challenge and a life lesson. We can control how we view our world. If we gain more control over our prospective of things, it will lead to us being happy more often. It will also give us the abitlity to overcome challenges both on the Mat and in our daily lives.
As with everything we do, controlling your internal dialogue will take time and effort. But, you will be amazed what you can do with a just a few WORDS!
I hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
COACH
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