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5 Tips To Keep A Positive Mental Attitude
Do you want to stay
motivated and disciplined, but find it hard to resist the urge to skip workouts,
or eat junk food? Well, you may be suffering from a lack of PMA, or Positive Mental
Attitude. Below are 5 tips that will help in keeping a positive mental attitude
while reaching your fitness goals. What you think - you become
If
you spend time thinking about what you want to achieve you are more likely to
get it than if you don't, right? A great start is to imagine what you want to
achieve with your body. Think about what your body will look like. Imagine how
you will feel living in this body. Think about the response you will get from
others, and about the confidence you will have. If you are having trouble imagining
your ideal body then find a photo in a magazine and cut it out. Hang it up and
look at it each day, knowing that you will look like that. Stay focused on the
goal. The power of support
Surround yourself with others who
are striving for health and fitness goals. Gym and health clubs are a great resource
for like-minded people. The web lets you connect with people all over the world.
Develop support networks of family and friends who understand your desire to change,
and can be a source of support and encouragement when you might be feeling weak.
Provide support and encouragement to others and before you know it you will have
the support and encouragement of those around you. Positive exposure
Maybe
you are not a naturally positive person. Maybe you tend to see life as half-empty.
Take time to read positive books and articles. Anthony Robins has made a career
out of preaching positivity. Pick up the world famous book "Success Through
A Positive Mental Attitude". Read inspirational quotes. Take time to read
health and fitness articles on the web. Over time you will find that you begin
to reframe your life in more positive terms. "Problems" will become
"opportunities". "Setbacks" will become "challenges".
Your language will begin to change, and limitations will disappear. Know
when it is time to change
If you are not feeling especially enthusiastic
about your next workout, or do not want to see another chicken breast on your
plate, then you might be suffering from burnout. Negative thoughts will often
arise when one is in need of change in their routine. Maybe taking a day or two
off from the gym, or allowing yourself to have a special meal will re-energize
your body as well as add some more positive associations to your fitness plan.
Negative thinking, especially when it is not your normal thought process, is usually
a sign that it is time to make some changes. Listen to your thoughts, as they
can be a gateway to the mind! Recognize your progress
It is difficult
to feel positive if you do not see progress. Measure your fitness progress, and
recognize your accomplishments. If you were able to get in one more workout this
week than last, you are progressing. If the scale changes in the right direction,
then know that you are on your way to becoming the body you imagined being. If
you have a week that did not go well, then look at what went wrong and know that
you have learned a valuable lesson that will help you in future weeks. Track your
progress knowing that nobody has success all the time. Those who make it to their
goal are able to see setbacks as learning opportunities. Take time to review your
progress, and let it be positive motivation propelling you toward your goals.
By
Dr. Bret L. Emery
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