3 Steps to Overcome Self-Doubt

There are many pitfalls that await us on our path to success.  One of the most popular of all pitfalls is self-doubt.  From time to time, this debilitating factor prevents us from reaching the success that we are capable of attaining.  Sometimes at the first sign of failure we get bent out of shape and just give up!  As self-doubt creeps in, somehow all your systems are on half-impulse mode or semi-paralyzed.  Your motivation to implement anything is gone, and you start to worry about what others think about you.  As feelings of unworthiness take over, you are definitely setting yourself for failure ... and that's not a good thing!

The only way you are going to overcome self-doubt and win the battle of success is to believe that you CAN DO IT!  Look deeply within yourself, seek your inner self and internalize the thought that you BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and that you CAN ABSOLUTELY DO IT!  Do not cultivate self-doubt and allow feelings of unworthiness to sabotage your chances of success.

If you need to take a rest from your workouts due to sore muscles, take a rest and don't feel like it's a setback.  You'll be a lot stronger for the next training interval.  If you had a horrible exercise week, don't worry about it.  It's not the end of the world.  Reassess your game plan, make adjustments and take action.  Maybe mix up some workouts for variety, change weights or the intensity of your workouts.  Be flexible.

Success does not come overnight.  Consider it a battle in which you need to be on your toes and ready to encounter what’s coming.  YOU ARE an incredible being with this awesome, innate potential to create success.  So in summary ...

• Believe in Yourself
• Take Action
• Position Yourself for Success

Yes, it does look like a very simplistic solution, but simple is good, and we all need a firm foundation where we can stand on and meet the challenge head-on.   Taking those three steps will help you overcome self-doubt and lead you on the path to success!

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What is the Secret to Self-Discipline?

At times, everyone feels like taking a rest from their workout or fitness day.  You had those types of days, right?  And the worse part about it is, you weren't sick or sore or tired.  You were physically ready, however, somewhere in your mind, a little voice was telling you, "Hey, why not take a break today ... you deserve it!"  And to make the scenario doubly worse, it's a Monday, the start of your week.

Self-Discipline:  The "Take Action" Mindset

So what separates those who diligently stick to their workout or fitness plan and constantly gain quality results, from those who never seem to get any fitness plan going or don't complete them till the end?  Self-discipline.  People may call it a problem with procrastination, however, I believe it is a lack of self-discipline.  By building a good foundation of self-discipline, you will notice that it will be a lot easier to complete the workout or fitness plan you laid out, and moreover, reach your ultimate goals.

Now don't go Rambo-out and try to fix everything right now.  Remember how I like to make small changes that result in big changes over time.  Same concept with self-discipline.  So rather than trying to do a mass over-haul your of entire life, which may have negative results, implement a plan of making small changes.

• Your daily routine should maximize for efficiency
• Having self-discipline means controlling your emotions
• To help you keep focus, avoid multitasking in your daily routine
• Always complete an entire task before you move on to the next task
• Focus on what you need to do to reach your final goal, not what feels good right now
• Look at breaking down large projects into smaller tasks with realistic time frames

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Yes, it is a shift in your thinking.  Moreover, an adjustment on how you view and approach your end goals and the individual tasks to take your there.  Embrace this mindset.  It is a work in progress, and so, you need to constantly work on it.  And once you are cognizant of it, build on it, and use it as a tool in your daily life to make conscious decisions and to follow through on them.  That is the secret to self-discipline and your path to achieving your wellness goals.