Train for Life

Tag: Overcoming Challenges

  • Mindful Monday

    Name It to Tame It We can see a difficult situation as either a challenge and feel daringly excited, or a threat and feel utterly helpless. Name your source(s) of threat. Instead of running away, how can you approach it as an exciting challenge?

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    What physical activity can you attach to an existing habit you practice every day? One-minute plank while the coffee brews in the morning? Squats during your virtual office meetings? Single-leg balance while brushing your teeth before bedtime? Will this activity give you energy or drain your energy? Choose a morning movement that will fuel your day. Choose…

  • Monday Motivation

    Obstacles blocking are paths are inevitable throughout life’s journey. How will you find your bridge to help get you to the other side? Practice the three P’s: Positivity, Persistence, Presence. 

  • Monday Motivation

    Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right. — Henry Ford Don’t let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do. — John Wooden When faced with the next challenge, think I can. We are stronger than we think. 

  • Monday Motivation

    What challenge do you anticipate this week, related to work, family, or self? What is your plan for overcoming this obstacle? How will you feel after you step over this hurdle? I treated myself to a mindful and therapeutic hike through Carkeek Park’s vast trails this morning. The path was flat, smooth, and calm until faced with a…