Hello loves,Next time you’re being hard on yourself for binging on ice cream after being “good” all day or falling asleep at your desk after lunch, remember that no amount of willpower can override your body’s drive for survival. This came up in a coaching session last week and was an aha moment. Our exposure to diet culture and capitalism leaves many of us quick to blame and shame ourselves when we aren’t consistently meeting our own standards for discipline and productivity. But often there is a really good reason why you are experiencing resistance. Your body prioritizes survival over all other processes—this includes things like fertility, hair growth and even digestion. It doesn’t care about your goals or good intentions; it sees a calorie deficit or a stress response as a threat to the system. When we ignore the more subtle signals from our body that a need isn’t being met, the result can be what feels to us like a lack of cooperation and often our reaction is to double down, creating more threat and more resistance. This can be a frustrating cycle but there is a way out. Whether or not willpower is a finite resource, it is only one of many tools available to us. Slowing down and listening to the these messages, then getting ahead of the problem can be a more effective approach. Whether it’s front-loading your day with calories to prevent late-night snacking or taking small breaks between activities to avoid the afternoon energy crash, these simple strategies can have a big impact on your day to day and get better results with less effort in the long run. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed that it is hard to see where to make changes. Trouble-shooting these kinds of issues is my jam and I love helping people find more energy, clarity and purpose using skills they already possess. Did you know that I offer free 20 minute consultations? Click below to schedule a session and let’s see what’s possible.
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