You Think You Have to Do It All, All at Once

Understanding the Challenge of Sustainability and Endurance

I recently started working with a client who shared her biggest challenge: Endurance. From a physical performance perspective, this makes sense. She tires quickly and struggles to maintain her desired pace.

However, she took a wise step by expressing her fear of not being able to find time for our coaching sessions and the program she enrolled in. This fear stems from the demands and daily stress of work. It’s not that she lacks commitment or willpower. It’s the feeling that she needs to do it all, all at once.

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, many feel overwhelmed. The constant availability for work, especially post-COVID, adds to the stress. Relationships can be complicated, and the urge to please others can make life feel unmanageable. This often leads to feelings of failure when trying to reclaim control.

The truth is, mental endurance plays a crucial role in physical performance. While stamina and endurance can improve with practice, mental resilience is often overlooked. Stress hormones can limit our mental endurance, which in turn affects our physical capabilities. You need sustainable habits that make it easier to maintain consistency. Your results will come as mental endurance increases and resilience improves. You ARE strong enough.

Strategies to Improve Mental Endurance

So, how can you enhance your mental resilience to support your physical endurance?

Focus on the Present

First, avoid dwelling on the past. Your feelings are closely tied to your thoughts. Emotions manifest physically, and your hormones influence your physiological responses. Essentially, your mind impacts your body.

Recognize that viewing failure as a stopping point can hinder your progress. Often, our brains focus on past failures, making it hard to envision future success. This can lead to quitting before even trying.

Just Show Up

Second, don’t stress about how you show up. The key is to simply show up. You don’t need to be at your best every time. Sometimes, even showing up with just 60% of your energy can yield positive results.

This open mindset can boost the release of endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin, which are beneficial for your brain and body. Additionally, exercise helps balance hormones like cortisol and insulin, aiding your metabolism.

Learn to Say No

Third, and perhaps most importantly, learn to say no. If what you’re agreeing to isn’t a "Hell yes!", it should be a no. Are you saying yes to please others at your own expense?

It’s not easy, especially in a work environment where job security is a concern. For instance, if your boss asks you to take on another project while you’re already busy, consider saying, "I’m currently working on XYZ project. Which project should I prioritize to meet your expectations?"

Setting boundaries is essential. You can establish limits at work, with family, and even with yourself. Boundaries help you focus on what truly matters, allowing you to excel in your chosen tasks.

The Importance of Self-Commitment

When you schedule time for workouts, sleep, family, and meal prep, you honor your commitments to yourself. This practice builds self-respect and confidence. You’ll realize you can follow through without feeling the need to do everything for everyone else simultaneously.

Starting Your Fitness Journey

If you want to embark on a fitness or nutrition program but need to start small, consider the Fit Nutrition Jumpstart program or a single personal training session. Attach a new, healthy habit to an existing one. This approach can lead to significant results over time.

After all, you're stronger than you think, and you deserve a body and life that you love.

Check out www.amyfitnutrition.com for a plan that fits you. Prove to yourself that you are capable of succeeding at whatever you say "Hell yes!" to!