This morning while working out, I listened to Chalene Johnson's podcast "The Chalene Show." Today's subject was "How to be Consistently Consistent." As I completed my 21 Day Fix Extreme Cardio workout, I listened to Chalene speak and had these take aways...
During my break at work, I continued my daily personal development with Chalene's 30 Day Challenge email based on her book, PUSH. She begins the first email & chapter talking about how we can feel overwhelmed with all kinds of chaos and not know how to focus to be able to say "I did it all." We need to create our own system to be able to get the 5 most important things completed each day. To do this, it's important to have accountability partners or groups to help develop a habit to do things daily. The chapter ends with a list of life areas and you are asked to score this areas based on the satisfaction you feel about them today.
But with this new change in intrinsic priorities, my Key Priority has shifted and I need to work on quality time with my husband, Matt and watching how I spend money. Due to changes in our environment with kids at different stages and with my Beachbody business, I need to be more aware of the money I spend and how I spend my time.
1. Consistency is improving regulary...not being perfect.
2. It's all in your mind. You must create a postive mindset that you can by eliminating negativity in your head. Create positive affirmations and state them when negative thoughts arrive.
3. Focus on the feelings you have when you accomplish something.
4. Be accountable...join accoutability groups or get a success partner.
5. Have a plan based on purpose....and write it down!!
6. Be a "lifer" -- Be a lifelong student to continue learning how to be the best mom, wife, professional, etc.
7. Strive for consistency, not perfection...It's ok if your goal is to workout 7 days a week, but you only workout 5 days...life happens, just get back into it the next day! If you have pizza for dinner on Monday night (like I did last night) balance it out with salad and then have healthier choices the next day!!! Strive to eat healthy 80% of the time and enjoy what you love the other 20%...without feeling guilty.
Life is short...don't deprive yourself of everything and be sure you check in with your priorities regularly to make sure you are focusing on what's really important!
During my break at work, I continued my daily personal development with Chalene's 30 Day Challenge email based on her book, PUSH. She begins the first email & chapter talking about how we can feel overwhelmed with all kinds of chaos and not know how to focus to be able to say "I did it all." We need to create our own system to be able to get the 5 most important things completed each day. To do this, it's important to have accountability partners or groups to help develop a habit to do things daily. The chapter ends with a list of life areas and you are asked to score this areas based on the satisfaction you feel about them today.
In Day 2 & Chapter 2, Chalene starts to help us determine priorities....what makes us unhappy, unfulfilled or bored? She explaines the difference between intrinsic and key priorities. Intrinsic priorities are the areas of life that come easily, don't need accountability and is part of your fiber. It's what comes as 2nd nature. For me, I love workout out and getting up early in the morning to get it done. A year ago, I needed accountability with this, but with the Beachbody Challenge and my challenge groups, working out become a habit again and is 2nd nature for me.
But with this new change in intrinsic priorities, my Key Priority has shifted and I need to work on quality time with my husband, Matt and watching how I spend money. Due to changes in our environment with kids at different stages and with my Beachbody business, I need to be more aware of the money I spend and how I spend my time.
These areas need to be in balance for me to be at peace and completely happy...and it's a continuous work in progress as my life and situations are always changing. The most important thing to do is revisit my priorities every 3-6 months and make a new plan to help keep the areas of life in balance and create happiness and harmony. I first read PUSH in January...7 months ago, so I am overdue with a refresh and excited to share this journey with you!
How do you rate these areas of your life? Which are your intrinsic & key priorities?
#1: Physical Health
#2: Emotional Health
#3: Environment
#4: Financial
#5: Leisure/Fun
#6: Friends/Family
#7: Significant other
#8: Purpose/Career
#9: Personal Growth
#10: Spiritual Growth
#2: Emotional Health
#3: Environment
#4: Financial
#5: Leisure/Fun
#6: Friends/Family
#7: Significant other
#8: Purpose/Career
#9: Personal Growth
#10: Spiritual Growth
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