Well it's Day 16 and while I am still committed to achieving my goal, I must say I am struggling with the chatter in my mind, especially on busy days like today. In the morning I am grateful that I workout at night and at night I wish I had worked out in the morning. My subconscious is telling me "to go to bed", "to get some rest", "your are tired", "one day won't hurt" and oh yeah "why the heck did I make this commitment publicly" lol!!

But what is important to understand is that this dialogue is normal and infact should be expected. When we are trying to make any changes to our routine or lifestyle, our bodies natural reaction will be to resist. It resists because the unknown is a potential threat and our reptilian brain's primary focus is to keep us safe. So anytime we are trying to introduce a new habit we must persevere through this resistance.

After 30 days, the resistance is significantly reduced and it will seem much easier to complete the task. So the key is to stay focused on the goal to get through the first 30 days.

So today's lesson is around being able to focus. In this world where multi-tasking has become a common phenomena, being able to focus is a rare and valued skill. The gift in following this program is being able to let go of everything else and being able to focus on my body, my breath and my coach. It's a way of giving my mind a break and letting all of the little stuff from the day disipate so that I will have a restful sleep.

Here's to a good night's sleep

MaryC

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MaryC