So, who has started doing something to become more active this month as we have focused on Health and Wellness? If you haven’t, READ THIS! 2 years ago, Lynn Hancock, left her great corporate career to teach yoga and be a personal trainer. She wanted nothing more than to make an impact in someone’s life. She has not only impacted one person but MANY and is an integral part of our local fitness community. Today she shares with us some inspiring words about overcoming your obstacles and getting started on your health and wellness journey. Enjoy!
One of the most common obstacles that I hear from people regarding their health and well-being is, “I don’t have time.” If being healthier and increasing your level of fitness is a goal you are falling short of, the obstacle is not that you don’t have time. The obstacle is not managing your time and energy. If all your time and energy is going to your work, the only passion in your life is work (and we know that’s not your only passion!). If all your time is going into your family, then your only passion is family. None of these things alone are “bad.” But your family life will suffer if all your energy is sucked into work. Just as your health will suffer if no energy or time is devoted to it. Don’t make yourself a victim to “I don’t have time.” Your energy will flow to where intention goes. Learn to say no to things that are sucking up precious energy – it’s one of the hardest things you’ll learn how to do! Saying yes is so easy! But if those asks are not part of your priorities or are taking time from a goal you just can’t seem to accomplish – redirect! Just like a child who is focusing energy on a temper tantrum or something they cannot have – redirect!
Don’t know where to start? If you don’t know what to do to start your health & fitness journey, the second most common obstacle I hear, enlist help! A friend or a trainer who will hold you accountable – not someone who will let you skip workouts! A support system is one of the key items to hitting a goal. Explain to those around you that your goal is important to you and as key people in your life, you need their support to help you meet your goal. If you don’t find support with those close to you, enlist someone that it is their job to keep you accountable.
Some of my most successful clients are the ones who made the time, changed their habits over periods of time, and had friends and family to support their journey.
Above all, just start! Start somewhere, anywhere. You are worth it. You are so worth it.
Thanks, Lynn, for your contribution!
For more inspiration you can follow Lynn on
her Facebook page, Small but Fierce Yoga and Fitness.
