Have you ever wondered how your self-perception impacts your ability to achieve your health and wellness goals?
Your thoughts play a significant role in shaping the path your life takes. Self-perception is how we view ourselves and the world around us. It’s not just about achieving your goals but also about believing you can achieve them.
At Fit2Live, we have learned that if you see yourself as someone who isn’t inherently healthy, you might convince yourself that becoming healthy is an unattainable goal. However, we want to challenge that belief – it’s not true.
Your self-image has a significant influence on the decisions you make. When you view yourself as a healthy individual, your choices tend to harmonize with this self-concept. So, what can you do to shift your self-perception in a positive direction and realign your identity to the one you are working towards achieving?
Change your self-talk. Start prioritizing your health by telling yourself, “I’m a healthy person, I just haven’t figured out what works best for me in the long term yet.” Embracing this identity will make it easier to choose the healthier option in any given situation consistently.
As a challenge to kickstart this transformation, we encourage you to take a moment each morning and evening to look at yourself in the mirror and repeat the affirmation, “I’m a healthy person.” Keep a journal for a month and observe how much easier it becomes to make healthy choices.
It takes an intentional effort every day, every hour, and every minute to focus on the positive and wire our brains to focus on where we are going.
By focusing on what you are wanting and the positive, you will start seeing more opportunities that are in alignment with what you are wanting for yourself.
If you have not ever tried journaling, a blank notebook can seem intimidating. Here are a few tips on how to get started:
- Take note of how you are feeling when you are consistent with a habit you are trying to develop
- Take note of how you are feeling when you are not consistent
- Take note of how you want to feel
- Remind yourself often why you started this process
If writing with pen and paper is not your favorite medium of expression, you can also use the notes app or a journal app on your device. You can even dictate rather than write. The point is not how you do it but rather that you take the time to reflect and record your thoughts and observations. Remember these are just for you write however feels best to you. Some people write in sentences, some use phrases or bullet points. It does not have to take much time, five minutes a day is a great start.
We’re here to support you on your journey to a healthier self. We believe in your ability to make a positive change! If you would like help getting started with habits that will support your healthy lifestyle, we are here to help. Set up an appointment with Coach EJ HERE and learn how our nutrition and wellness coaching can provide the support and accountability you need to establish your healthy habits.
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