The reason this one can be so limiting is... it stops you just before you are about to breakthrough.
If things don't go to plan, you miss a deadline or the progress doesn't occur (in one area- for many this is on the scales) then all the positive action and habit formation goes out of the window.
See if this sounds familiar:
Expectation not met --> Experience failure --> Feel inadequate --> Doubt and fear --> Demotivated --> Self Sabotage --> Expectation not met
A simple slip turns into a tumble down the mountain and motivation to climb back up that mountain ebbs away.
It is easier to avoid that particular mountain and go back to the one you are really good at, whether it is at work, education or family.
It is more comfortable on those mountains and you have less fear of failure and you feel close to perfect and in control.
But something keeps eating away at you, the doubt sets in and there is an impact on your confidence because you didn't master that one thing, whether it was your health, fitness, weight loss or appearance.
It isn't a mountain in life that can go unclimbed, it impacts those other areas of life in time and breaking that perfectionist cycle will be the best thing you ever did.
Try this!
Expectation not met --> Experience failure --> Acceptance --> Reflect on lessons --> Motivated by actions on the lessons --> Attempt the task --> Overcome obstacle
Reflect today on where this may show up, review your behaviours and follow the pathway to help you adapt.
The inspiration for this post came from a client who worked with our Psychology team before we began coaching, removing this blocker was key!
In 90 days, she has gone from:
-Not looking after herself at all
To:
-Reducing body fat by 49 cms
-Completing 5km run within 30 mins
-Nourish herself and family without cooking separate meals
-Sleeping well and feeling more at ease with herself
This is why the Health Triad is so effective! More than a nutrition plan, more than a home workout!
Book in for a call with us today to discuss how we can support your health and wellbeing.
