No willpower? Try this
So last week we had our one to oneKickstart Meetings in Devizes, Marlborough and video calls where suits peoples lifestyles
^^ done is better than “perfect”
This is where we put together your starting plans for the next 28 days and get you started
With your 3 habits to take care of.
Now, the odd time over the past 5 years if my life doing these (probably around 4 times)
I’ve had to bring the kids with me…
And for the most part,
They’re great
They play with the toys, draw on a whiteboard, watch some Peppa Pig..draw etc
Most of the time 😂
But even though they’re all good..
It still ‘feels’ a lot more exhausting…
Just the fact they are there.
And when I think about it?
It all makes sense…
You see, when I take the kids I have to:
-Pack their bags
-Leave earlier
-remember some snacks
-remember to bring enough toys / games / books
I could go on..
And although really small
These decisions ADD UP…
A bit like your life…
A friend rings
A family member wants something
You feel you need to be there for [insert here]
House admin
Work
I could go on..
You end up feeling like you’re just surviving…
It’s exhausting…
And what’s worse?
Because you’re not ‘perfect’
It can be easy to beat yourself up…
Maybe think “it’s not the right time”
Which means we often end up doing nothing…
So remember this:
You can’t do everything but you can ALWAYS do one thing..
^^^ Read that again…
Pick one thing and track it.
Examples:
I will eat 3 portions of protein today.
Or
I will drink 4 glasses of water today
Or
I will have a snack at 2pm and it will be [insert here]
Relying on your willpower to make great choices when you’re tired, hungry and stressed is a sure fire way to fail.
The more choices you have to make?
The more willpower it’ll drain..
So, start with one thing you can do today?
Today, my #1 self care priority is to have a nap this afternoon…
Why?
Because my energy goes up
My optimism goes up
I am a better dad, husband, and coach
I am able to make better-informed decisions about my food and exercise choices…
I could go on…
And based on the above, you could say…
That me having a short nap (even 5 minutes, sometimes I don’t even sleep, I just deep breathe)
Is actually selfless?
So..
What is your one thing you are committing to today?
Matt ‘one thing’ Fruci