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Gym Is Life

  Physical fitness has truly become the backbone of my mental health whether I like it or not. If I’m having a rough day or struggling with a little anxiety, a quality workout has always been my cure all. If I go too long without said workout, here comes that anxiety and there goes some confidence. Along with some muscle mass I worked hard for. I was lucky enough to be raised in the gym environment (mother has always been in gym management) and given the proper guidance to make exercise a passion of mine. It’s become my idea of a healthy addiction since it has so many benefits. Some being the motivation of a healthy diet and proper sleep hygiene. Considering that it only takes an hour out of my day, five days a week (the other 2 for cardio if I feel like it), I don’t plan on stopping until my body forces me to. It’s always the most beneficial hour of my day and it usually makes it a successful day at that. I hope this little bog helps at least one of you feel the urge to have some...
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Everyday Hero

  Have you ever had somebody give you a compliment at the perfect time? You were feeling insecure about something, and someone swooped in with a “you look sexy” or the less extreme “I love your outfit”? Those are the conscientious everyday hero’s that we all need, and could so easily be ourselves. With the technology we have today, there’s literally no excuse to not make someone’s day. I invite you to send a little admiration to someone in your contacts. Heck, why not a few people? It’ll increase your odds of finding the one that truly needed it in that moment. Who’s it gonna hurt? Be an everyday hero.
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Goal Repetition

  Start Today with reading or making a set of goals. It’s always good to have a few that are short term (today, a week, or even a month from now) and long term (One, five or 10 years). The more we remind ourselves of them, the more likely we are to achieve them. Rather than pushing them to the back of our minds in the “forget about it” section. Verbally repeat them and work towards the achievement of at least one of them a day. I promise you, this will improve your mood. Like Tony Robbins said. “Progress equals happiness.”
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Self-Direction

  Every day I can’t wake up without giving thanks. If I told you where I was six months ago you might not believe I’d have this mindset today. Let’s just say I was in a hopeless state of constant anxiety and depression, sprinkled with a few poor life choices. My continual self-direction was a key factor in achieving better mental health. It’s unbelievable how impactful the word’s we speak of and to ourselves can be. Beginning my day’s with “I love myself and the man I am becoming” is what truly began my upswing. Expanding on my positive self-talk also expanded on my happiness. Adding directions like “I am deserving of love” and “I can do anything I set my mind to” include the benefits of improving my relationships and drive towards the future. One might find me a little over the top. But, when I’m alone at home, I even find myself repeating my directions in song. This adds emotion and sinks the beliefs a little deeper into my core being. Making sure that I truly hear the words and ...
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Inner hero

  People who are looked up to the most are the ones that have realized the strength that comes from within. They have grown an inner hero that quickly defeats any inner villain that tries to take over. Sadly, most of us have had the inner villain (doubt) win a battle or two. But, with practice we can make our inner hero (self-confidence) invincible. Every day, tell yourself “I can” or “I will” while avoiding “I won’t” or “I can’t”. Negative self talk is everyone’s kryptonite. At the end of the day. Anything that can be done by one flawed human being, can be done by another. Flaws are needed to humble us and remind us that no one is perfect or superior. Find the ones who are good at what you’re bad at and learn from them. Or let them “handle it” when those skills are required. All of our inner hero’s can team up and when yours is losing, you won’t have to struggle alone. Good friends will assure you that you “can” do it. These are the ones you’ll want to keep around. However, the ...
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