Don't be Scared, Just get Uncomfortable

Not knowing what to do. Not knowing how many sets and reps you need to do. Where I need to keep my heart rate. When should I eat? What should I eat? Do some of these questions or all of them stop you from partaking in a structured exercise program? If the answer is yes then follow on and see if this will assist. If you have other questions than the ones quoted and they are restricting your motivation via lack of perceived knowledge this also applies to you; hopefully.

It isn't necessarily your lack of drive or willpower that is holding you back from activity, nor is it your fear of perceived hot, sweaty and stinky aftermath. It is your mindset. You aren't happy to get out of a comfortable place and enter an uncomfortable area. Because certain questions appear and you aren't sure of the answer, your immediate response is;'I don't know', 'It's too hard, or simply 'not for me'. In other words get back to your comfort zone. Life is easier there and I am prepared to under achieve as long as I don't have to feel so uncomfortable. Sorry if I seem to be picking on you, but sometimes the truth needs to be told.

I should know more than anyone. I haven't had so much fun in my life as I have done for the last two years, give or take a few months. But I would be lying if I told you it was plain sailing. I have never been more challenged by mentors and myself, sometimes to the point where I have really had to gather up all of my internal belongings and check myself in again. A couple of times I felt like I was a stranger in my own body and needed to get to know myself again. I disputed myself and my mindset's beliefs. It was hard but it was revolutionary because I survived the ordeal and grew from the experiences.

Getting back to the activity or exercise theme, the principle is the same. Think abundant and not scared. What can I do or who can help me. People like to help and all you have to do is ask. After the initial setback and ego denting activity of asking for help you begin to realise it is the only way you are going to prosper. You and me both only know what we know until we discover something different. My advice is get out into the unknown and make sure you abundafy your attitude to capitalise on all of the opportunities to learn from what's always around us. Start with your activity levels first. The rest will be history.