Weekly Mental Fitness Workouts
September 10th - September 17th
Happy Sunday Folks!
I hope that this email finds you well and for those that enjoy the NFL, I wish you the best of luck in this upcoming season.
This week’s training will focus on Optimism and Committed Action.
Optimism is a set of beliefs that encourage people to reflect on the positive aspects of life. Those who display optimism often have a built-in attitude to be hopeful and are more likely to be resilient in stressful life events. Training optimism has outcomes such as living longer and lower levels of depression.
Committed Action refers to the behaviors we take that align with our values and goals. Even in the presence of obstacles, we want our actions to be in line with what is important to us. By placing our attention on what matters and giving our best effort, we take control, living out our ideal vision of ourselves.
Mental Fitness Workouts:
Optimism: The Optimism Test
Take this test to gain a better understanding of how optimistic & hopeful you are.
The link will take you through each scenario and how to score the test.
Reflect: After learning more about your levels of optimism: what did you learn? What steps can you take in your life to enhance your optimism?
Committed Action: Make an Optimism Plan
Take into consideration what you learned from your optimism test and answer the following prompts:
Write down your intention surrounding optimism.
Write down 3 actions that you are willing to take to reach your intention. (Note exactly when you will begin your intentions)
Complete this for other plans you want to make this week.
Book Recommendation:
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
This short book proposes a new way of viewing the world and understanding our experiences. The reader learns four agreements: to be impeccable with your world, to not take anything personally, to not make assumptions, and to always do your best. These lessons provide insight to reconsider how we interact with our experiences.
Check it out and schedule a time to chat with me about your thoughts!
Back to the workouts:
Stress Training: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Check out this video or find a similar guided progressive muscle relaxation that you like.
Reflect: How does this progressive muscle relaxation impact your stress?
Focus Training: Notice your Transitions
Each time you stand up from sitting, sit up from laying, sit down from standing, or any other transition you make (moving through a doorway). Take it slow and register yourself making this transition.
Pay attention to what muscles you use, how your body feels, and all aspects of this transition.
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or feedback. I am happy to support you along your journey towards authentic happiness.
Be Easy,
Ryan
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