Train for Life

Category: Positive Thinking

  • Therapy Thursday

    Whose voice is in your head? Does this voice strengthen or weaken your self-esteem? What is self-esteem? “Trusting our own mind and knowing that we are worthy of happiness.” – Nathaniel Branden 4 Pillars of Self-Esteem Self-acceptance Self-responsibility Self-assertiveness Living consciously in integrity and purpose Carol McCloud writes a simple yet powerful message in her 2006 book, Have You Filled A…

  • Therapy Thursday

    4 Steps to Decipher Fear Rethink Fear What is it? When does it hold you back? When can it be a positive force? Know You Are Not Alone It is part of the human condition  to struggle with moments of fear and anxiety. Instead of “Forget Everything And Run,” use “Forget Everything And Rise.” Learn…

  • Therapy Thursday

    Sometimes we must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – John Campbell Unrealistic Expectations  Driven by extrinsic motivation. Thinks other people expect the impossible from ourselves. Constantly measures how far ourselves still need to go to reach our goal(s). Healthy Goal Setting Driven by intrinsic motivation. Provides…

  • Motivation Monday

      There are gifts to be found in everything,  even if these gifts are simply the lessons we learn from difficult situations and people. We find miracles when we look for what is right.” – Melody Ross  

  • Wishful Wednesday

    Be sure to taste your thoughts before you chew on them. – Petra Kolber You made a mistake. What do you do? Ruminate or Reflect Rumination:  Act of repetitive thinking, most commonly negative thoughts about self. Often referred to as “self-punishment.” Reflection:  Ability to see the past for what it was. Often referred to as “self-discovery.”…

  • Therapy Thursday

    A Cure to Toxic Perfectionism What is Toxic Perfectionism? According to well-renowned Aerobic Instructor and more recently Happiness Coach, Movement Motivator, and creator of the Perfection Detox, Petra Kolber, perfectionism can create anxiety, decrease self-worth and confidence, drain our energy and enthusiasm, and ruin our lives. However, perfectionism is not inherently evil! Kolber created the…

  • Monday Motivation

      Just keep showing up. Sometimes we don’t know what to do… or we are just too tired to know what to do. Sometimes we hide and wait because we don’t  feel like we are quite ready yet, or the circumstances quite right yet… or sometimes maybe we are afraid. THESE ARE THE VERY MOST IMPORTANT TIMES to show up…

  • Thankful Thursday

      There are gifts to be found in everything, even if those gifts are simply the lessons we learn from difficult situations and people.  We find miracles when we look for what is right. — Melody Ross, Brave Girls Club

  • Motivation Monday

    Do you want to split yourself in two in order to accomplish more tasks…  Instead, practice mindfulness training.    Do you want to slam a large boulder on that thing causing much frustration… Instead, perform ball slams at the gym.   Do you feel as if life is a constant climb, facing one challenge after another……

  • Workout Wednesday

    How to Climb Any Mountain Have you slipped off track from achieving the resolution you set last January? Try setting a commitment instead. Commitments include an action plan. Be committed to feeling and looking your best, all year around. Do not try to change everything at the same time. Pick one and stay consistent. Prioritize: What is most important to…