4 Minute Fridays: The top 3 mental tricks to better lifting, the best way to clean your fruits & the idea week for work/life balance
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The other day, I woke up in my bed. I got up, saw my family, and right when I saw them I said, "Good morning. It's a great day!" This has been something I've been doing for the past few weeks and while it may sound a bit woo-woo it kinda works. Something I realize is that our brains are goal-driven machines. While some people have brains that set goals for things they don't want others are intentional by setting goals for things they do. I've found that a simple statement like, "It's a great day!" sets the mind in motion to prove it right. Whether it be placebo or not I just seem to have great days. This doesn't mean that only good things happen to me though. Problems pop up now and then just like everyone else. What it does mean is that I'm able to perceive reality in a way that serves me. So regardless of what happens, I can spin it in a way that makes it favorable to my goals. Like I said in the previous article: Reality is malleable. Our environment is not reality. Our perception of our environment is reality. If this is true (which I know it is) then we can shape our reality to be whatever we want it to be. So why not make reality serve us? That being said... Here is your 4 Minute Friday:1. How to use your mind to life heavierYour mind is the greatest tool to become stronger in the gym and science is starting to prove it. A meta-analysis reviewed 27 studies to find out the best way to use your mind to lift weights (1). They found 3 mental strategies to work the best:
I've found that using methods 2+3 are great method to improve my ability to lift a heavy weight. Don't get me started on #1 😂 2. The best way to clean your fruitsSomething you may not know when you buy fruit from the grocery store is they are usually ridden with pesticides and microorganisms. Most people think a simple wash under water will do the trick but unfortunately, it isn't enough. The best way might be to use baking soda (3). Here's how:
This process has been shown to help fruits last longer while preventing mold. Note: This was borrowed from the IG page of @doctortim.md. You can check out his full video by clicking here. 3. The Ideal Week Method for improved work-life balanceIf you're struggling with work-life balance or find it difficult to approach your week with intention try the Ideal Week Method. Here's how to do it:
Once you've created that ideal week you want to keep on comparing your current week to the ideal one and figure out what you can do to bridge the gap. Not every week will be ideal but bringing a sense of intention will go a long way to creating a fulfilling week. Do this enough times and you end up creating an ideal year for yourself. Try it out and let me know how it goes! Client of the week - Sandy, EntrepreneurSandy is an entrepreneur who struggled with a busy travel schedule, inconsistent workouts, and poor nutrition. In 12 weeks we dropped 21 lbs while navigating her travel schedule. Due to the changes we made to her eating habits she was experiencing 2x more energy levels than before. Here's how we did it:
The best part was that Sandy was coachable and loved the process more than the outcome. Great job Sandy! One Quote to Finish Your Week Strong
“You either step forward into growth or step backward into safety” - Abraham Maslow In life, we'll be presented with choices to either grow or stay comfortable. Unfortunately, there is no comfort when it comes to growth. Growth or safety is always a choice. Choose wisely. Have a great weekend! - Dan When you're ready, here is 1 way I can help: 1. Promote yourself to 218,926+ subscribers by sponsoring this newsletter.
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