Train for Life

Category: Self-Reflection

  • Mindful Monday

    Staycation Are you feeling anxious or nervous? Oftentimes, the act of traveling to another place can be stressful such as, flight delays, missed flights, long airport lines, or visits with estranged family members. If these experiences resonate with you and you are feeling anxious, calm your nerves by taking a mental trip to a destination…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mental Rehearsal Planning ahead can help us overcome social anxiety. Picture yourself at the event that makes you nervous. List your fears and worries. Write down a calming phrase to say to yourself. Examples include, I will  get through this. Eb and flow, come and go. I am safe. I am calm. I am loved. Peace be…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Imposter Syndrome Are your self-doubts getting in the way of your confidence? 70% of us believe that we do not belong because we are not good enough. No one is perfect. When you feel like an imposter, remember what you have accomplished and overcome. Write a list of your accomplishments, big and small, and…

  • Welcome February

  • Mindful Monday

    Just Like Me Bring to mind someone you are mad at now, in the past, or save this prompt for a future upset. Say to yourself: This person is learning about life, just like me. This person wishes to be loved, just like me. This person has suffered in the past, just like me. This…

  • Mindful Monday

    Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting?   *   After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…

  • Mindful Monday

    Celebrate Imperfection The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unstable foundation. What is a quirk that you can learn to appreciate in someone? Pick a personal struggle or flaw and turn it into something that spreads inspiration.     *   My Self-Reflection A quirk that I can learn to appreciate in someone is…

  • Welcome May

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For this month, focus on slowing down and simplifying. What is one thing you can remove from your schedule today?

  • Mindful Monday

    Three Good Things Write down three (3) things that went well during the past week. Describe what you (and other people) did and said, and how you felt. Why did these things happen? What role(s) did you play? How can you attract more good things this week?         *      …

  • Mindful Monday

    Reality Check When you feel like you have got no (good) choice: Get a second opinion from someone you trust or someone who has been in your situation (or a similar situation). Even if the other person’s views are not helpful, the act of explaining can help you to better process your dilemma.    …