There's a saying that states: "What you resist will persist." This saying is especially true when we are attempting to create new habits and behaviors in our lives.
As we focus on creating healthy change our attention and energy is often directed to resisting our new habits with tempting foods and even our own laziness.
When faced with an unwanted thing or behavior our first reaction is to resist its removal. The act of resistance feels as if we are pushing something away. Resisting the thing we need the most - improved eating and exercise habits - makes the temptation for the bad things seem to grow.
Consider this: "The things you embrace tend to erase". When I work with clients on techniques to shift behaviors we often focus on ways to become accepting of the old behaviors and temptations. Discovering ways to embrace our "old ways" while creating new behaviors will clear our path to lasting change.
When I work with clients, we really focus in these areas. As a first step, this week make it a point to notice what you're resisting. Does resistance feel like you are pushing something away? Do the things you are resisting tend to persist? How could you embrace these things and transform them into tools that will help you achieve your goals?
Yours in Health
Flossie Alexander
Life/Weight Loss Coach
You Can NOW! Coaching
Where Results ARE Typical!
About Flossie: Flossie is currently a member of the National Association of Professional Women and Toastmaster’s International. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach and a Certified Wellness Coach with a successful track record in leading organizations and individuals into achieving healthy lifestyle goals. After overcoming obesity, losing 165 pounds in 18 months, she has developed a passion to help others through public speaking and one-on-one weight loss coaching. Visit Flossie at http://www.youcannowcoaching.com to start creating your new healthy lifestyle and lose unhealthy weight permanently.
