I remember when I was first starting to regain my strength after recovering from a past surgery, I got caught up in all the DOING.
The workouts, the meal plans, the lifestyle changes…
The list goes on.
But over time, I realized something that has since changed everything for me and my clients:
It’s not just about WHAT you do to work toward changing those health and fitness goals…
It’s also about HOW you do it.
And since we’re talking about brain health this month…
It’s worth remembering that stress — even with good intentions — can have a MAJOR impact on your brain, mood, energy levels, blood sugar, hormones, and sleep quality…
All things that can easily derail your progress despite all your hard work.
What’s the point of sacrificing one part of our health for another, right?
So even though you are working on these things to stay healthy:
- eating a macro-friendly diet,
- getting 2-3 days of strength training in, and
- remember on working in some mobility…
👉 So is managing your stress.
My recommendation?
Check in with yourself more often.
Ask yourself if what you’re doing is supporting you or draining you.
Here are a few questions to get you started…
- What is one thing I did today / this week that made me feel proud?
- How did I handle stress and challenges today / this week?
- What is one thing I can let go of to reduce my stress?
- What am I grateful for right now?
- How can I make more time for self-care and relaxation tomorrow / in the coming week?
These questions can help you stay in tune with your mental and emotional well-being, making your path to achieving those health and fitness goals more sustainable and enjoyable.
This is also a great way to coach yourself!
But if you want more personalized guidance and support, we still have 5 spots open for one on one personal training with our amazing coaches this month!
Message us at training@axistrainingstudio.com, or fill out our contact form on our personal training page, OR (best option!) book your complementary consultation right form our training pages!
In your corner,
Jake Thompson (Owner/Founder) & The AXIS Team
REFERENCES:
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40650
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/neural-excitation-linked-shorter-lifespan