Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Balance is Key

    Evolved individuals: Avoid extremes, Avoid extravagance, Avoid excess. – Tao Te Ching, No. 29 Affirmations for Creating Balance in Your Life “Balance is power!“ “Excel without excess!“ “Excellence and balance are compatible partners for achievement in life.“ “Moderate, don’t proliferate!“ “I realize my dreams when I avoid the extremes.“ Guides for Creating Balance in All…

  • Relaxation

    “Give it all you’ve got” and “going-all-out” are couple of sayings many of us tell ourselves from time to time.  We think that these attitudes are encouragement and as we strive to perform our best, we will be rewarded.  But, in actuality, these thoughts create tension, anxiety, and stress that will hinder performance. Aikido, an ancient Japanese art, implies…

  • Fear of Failure

    Just as the tumultuous chaos of a thunderstorm brings a nurturing rain that allows life to flourish, so too in human affairs times of advancement are preceded by times of disorder.  Success comes to those who can weather the storm. – I Ching, No. 3 When we view failure as deprecating events we feel unnecessary anxiety,…

  • Face Your Fear!

    All things in the cosmos will be aroused to movement through fear.  This movement will be cautious, and cautious movement will bring success. –  I Ching, No. 51 Fear is a natural emotion, making you alert for any situation which may arise.  It is a survival mechanism.  You must not fight fear as it will…

  • Love Yourself… and the rest will fall into place!

    Those who cultivate Power, Identify with Power.  Those who cultivate failure, Identify with failure. – Tao Te Ching, No. 23 You should exercise unrelenting discipline over your thought patterns.  Cultivate only productive attitudes… You are the product of everything you put into  your body and mind. – I Ching, No. 27 Which statement below provides you…

  • Take Charge of Your Attitude

    How do you view this glass? Attitudes by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or…

  • The Power of Positive Thinking

    As we begin a new year, a year filled with new experiences, relationships, and accomplishments, we must first think positively. Practice the following exercise to incorporate positive thinking into your life this year and beyond: Hold your arm out straight, while another person tries to push it down.  Resist the pressure as you say out loud,…

  • How to Set Goals for 2014

    “Goals are nature’s gifts that create ‘in the moment’ joy and satisfaction.” Exercise: For each category below, write a few sentences about your long-term goals and how you will achieve them. Work/Career/Professional Educational Financial Spiritual Emotional Create specific short-term goals for each category – Include:  1-year, 6-month, 1-month, 1-week, and 1-day goals Setting smaller, more…

  • Time to Get Motivated!

    “How Do I Get Motivated?” A question we ask ourselves at this time each year.  Motivation is derived from love for what you are doing.  Without this love and enjoyment, exercising can be difficult.   To help find your love for exercising and commit to a healthy, holistic lifestyle, answer following questions and consider the following…

  • Saturday Morning Pick-Me-Up Workout!

    Yes, it is Saturday morning… and yes, it is acceptable to sleep in later than the five mornings prior.  But, don’t sleep too late! Here is a quick workout to get you out of bed, increase your heart rate, burn calories, and give you the energy for all your weekend festivities – and, it does not…