Source http://www.niashanks.com/choices-make-difference/
Choose consistency, not perfection.
Choose strength and performance, not exhaustion.
Choose simplicity, sustainability, and sanity, not bullshit.
Choose to focus on the things you can do, not those you can’t.
Choose decisive action, not relentless planning.
Choose to take control, don’t fall prey to your circumstances.
Choose to shut up and do something, don’t complain.
Choose for health and fitness to be a part of your life, not something that dominates it.
Choose self-compassion as a response to your slip-ups, not condemnation.
Choose flexibility, not obsession.
Choose to adapt to the circumstances, don’t give up entirely.
Choose to do what has to be done, don’t get distracted with everything that can be done.
Choose to become the best version of yourself everyday; don’t compare yourself to anyone else.
Choose the goals, values, and metrics that matter to you, not what society and m…
Source http://www.niashanks.com/choices-make-difference/
Choose consistency, not perfection.
Choose strength and performance, not exhaustion.
Choose simplicity, sustainability, and sanity, not bullshit.
Choose to focus on the things you can do, not those you can’t.
Choose decisive action, not relentless planning.
Choose to take control, don’t fall prey to your circumstances.
Choose to shut up and do something, don’t complain.
Choose for health and fitness to be a part of your life, not something that dominates it.
Choose self-compassion as a response to your slip-ups, not condemnation.
Choose flexibility, not obsession.
Choose to adapt to the circumstances, don’t give up entirely.
Choose to do what has to be done, don’t get distracted with everything that can be done.
Choose to become the best version of yourself everyday; don’t compare yourself to anyone else.
Choose the goals, values, and metrics that matter to you, not what society and m…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/7-emergency-hacks-to-stay-healthy-in-the-winter/
“Winter is coming”
– House Stark.
Like the White Walkers of the old stories our Gran used to tell us, winter is descending upon us mere mortals, and we must prepare! This endless onslaught of vicious attacks on our brains and our bellies will leave us ripe for slaughter if we’re not careful. What began as celebrations and a time to ‘bring together’ has been corrupted by evil forces:
Holiday parties tell us to embrace our love of engorging ourselves with so much food our belt buckles burst. We stuff ourselves like turkeys being fattened for slaughter. Eep.
Cold weather that encourages us to sleep in, avoid the elements, and say “maybe tomorrow.” A sun that rises too late and sets too soon means we often go days without seeing the damn thing!
These and more challenges are just begging us to go off the rails. And a built-in excuse called January 1st where we promise to “start over” helps us rationalize us acting like an ass until then. Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday is now in the rear view. Thanksgiving is now a distant memory.
<…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/7-emergency-hacks-to-stay-healthy-in-the-winter/
“Winter is coming”
– House Stark.
Like the White Walkers of the old stories our Gran used to tell us, winter is descending upon us mere mortals, and we must prepare! This endless onslaught of vicious attacks on our brains and our bellies will leave us ripe for slaughter if we’re not careful. What began as celebrations and a time to ‘bring together’ has been corrupted by evil forces:
Holiday parties tell us to embrace our love of engorging ourselves with so much food our belt buckles burst. We stuff ourselves like turkeys being fattened for slaughter. Eep.
Cold weather that encourages us to sleep in, avoid the elements, and say “maybe tomorrow.” A sun that rises too late and sets too soon means we often go days without seeing the damn thing!
These and more challenges are just begging us to go off the rails. And a built-in excuse called January 1st where we promise to “start over” helps us rationalize us acting like an ass until then. Black Friday has come and gone. Cyber Monday is now in the rear view. Thanksgiving is now a distant memory.
<…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-winter-is-coming-workout/
This workout was created by Nerd Fitness Team Member and Master of the Fitness Universe, Jim Bathurst.
With zombie skeletons pounding at your door, you know what really makes me feel safe? Redundancy! If the wall doesn’t hold, the creatures have to go through metal bars. After that, another line of defense. And then another.
And you know what really makes me stick to my workouts? Redundancy. Multiple lines of defense against my own excuses:
Oh, you know what? It’s just too cold to walk or drive to the gym… “NO PROBLEM,” I tell myself, “I can do the workout right here!”
Oh, but I don’t have the right equipment. I probably need to skip it today… “NO PROBLEM!” All I need is my own bodyweight and a backpack filled with something heavy!
Oh, but the exercises at home aren’t right. They’re [too easy or too hard]… NO PROBLEM! Here are some backup exercises if I need a variation.
Today we give you the Winter is Coming Workout. In case of emergency, break the glass and do this workout instead of skipping the day entirely.</…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-winter-is-coming-workout/
This workout was created by Nerd Fitness Team Member and Master of the Fitness Universe, Jim Bathurst.
With zombie skeletons pounding at your door, you know what really makes me feel safe? Redundancy! If the wall doesn’t hold, the creatures have to go through metal bars. After that, another line of defense. And then another.
And you know what really makes me stick to my workouts? Redundancy. Multiple lines of defense against my own excuses:
Oh, you know what? It’s just too cold to walk or drive to the gym… “NO PROBLEM,” I tell myself, “I can do the workout right here!”
Oh, but I don’t have the right equipment. I probably need to skip it today… “NO PROBLEM!” All I need is my own bodyweight and a backpack filled with something heavy!
Oh, but the exercises at home aren’t right. They’re [too easy or too hard]… NO PROBLEM! Here are some backup exercises if I need a variation.
Today we give you the Winter is Coming Workout. In case of emergency, break the glass and do this workout instead of skipping the day entirely.</…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/ZkWw9grHBp0/
“Learn the alchemy true human beings know. The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open.” ~Rumi
As much as I tried to apply personal development ideas in my life, I failed big time.
All the affirmations in the world couldn’t make me love myself.
The more I tried to “be present,” the more all-over-the-place my mind became, getting lost in overthinking.
Mindfulness didn’t work for me either. Observing my thoughts got me to chase each and every thought and analyze it. When I tried “letting go,” I just held on tighter.
This was my experience from reading hundreds of popular self-help books over a ten-year period. I studied intensely as if for a PhD, experimenting with the techniques several hundred such books suggested, but still my life wasn’t working very well, to say the least.
My mind was a storm of thoughts and emotions. Sometimes I had panic attacks, which caused me to spend hours in bed, making me unable to work for stretches of time. I tried various drugs (medical and recreational) and other compuls…
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/ZkWw9grHBp0/
“Learn the alchemy true human beings know. The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open.” ~Rumi
As much as I tried to apply personal development ideas in my life, I failed big time.
All the affirmations in the world couldn’t make me love myself.
The more I tried to “be present,” the more all-over-the-place my mind became, getting lost in overthinking.
Mindfulness didn’t work for me either. Observing my thoughts got me to chase each and every thought and analyze it. When I tried “letting go,” I just held on tighter.
This was my experience from reading hundreds of popular self-help books over a ten-year period. I studied intensely as if for a PhD, experimenting with the techniques several hundred such books suggested, but still my life wasn’t working very well, to say the least.
My mind was a storm of thoughts and emotions. Sometimes I had panic attacks, which caused me to spend hours in bed, making me unable to work for stretches of time. I tried various drugs (medical and recreational) and other compuls…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2016/11/retreat-vacation-or-both/
Retreat, Vacation or Both…
When I think of a yoga retreat, I see calm faces on happy bodies sitting in meditation poses in totally serene, tropical surroundings. Vegetarian meals are served family style and eaten in total silence. Morning sun is greeted with a strenuous vinyasa practice, sunset is celebrated with restorative poses and the sound of nature are always present. The participants sleep in cots in shared rooms with community bathrooms and no air conditioning…then I wake up screaming as all my clients run for the nearest door.
The traditional yoga retreat would not go over well for most of our clients at ZenRock, which is why our retreat structure more resembles a vacation in many aspects. We still do yoga twice a day and eat healthy, delicious food prepared by an on-site chef. We meditate and talk about some of the deeper m…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2016/11/retreat-vacation-or-both/
Retreat, Vacation or Both…
When I think of a yoga retreat, I see calm faces on happy bodies sitting in meditation poses in totally serene, tropical surroundings. Vegetarian meals are served family style and eaten in total silence. Morning sun is greeted with a strenuous vinyasa practice, sunset is celebrated with restorative poses and the sound of nature are always present. The participants sleep in cots in shared rooms with community bathrooms and no air conditioning…then I wake up screaming as all my clients run for the nearest door.
The traditional yoga retreat would not go over well for most of our clients at ZenRock, which is why our retreat structure more resembles a vacation in many aspects. We still do yoga twice a day and eat healthy, delicious food prepared by an on-site chef. We meditate and talk about some of the deeper m…
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