03/11/2024
I've come to the realization....
Stress
2023 was a very tough year for me personally and professionally. During this time, I was highly stressed out. I was unhealthy, eating like crap, my sleep was all over the place. Either I would have a sleepless night or feel like I could sleep forever and didn't want to get out of bed.
I found myself getting angry, mad at my situation, and blaming others, the economy, or myself.
I was in a constant internal mind war, second-guessing myself, my direction, and what I should do.
This led to my performance decreasing.
Then it hit me!!
Around November of last year, it hit me like a ton of bricks.
WHAT WAS I DOING?!?!
Why was I reacting this way? Why was I allowing myself to have these horrible perceptions?
I flipped the switch!
I connected with Brad Feinberg, who helped me dial in my routines regarding gut health, sleep patterns, exercise,, who helped me dial in my routines regarding gut health, sleep patterns, exercise, and habits. That was massive!
I went back to the basics! Instead of blaming others, the economy, etc., I took full ownership.
I CHOSE to look at my situation differently. A different lens.
I CHOSE to rise above!!
Stress is not bad. In fact, stress can be an extremely beneficial motivator. We ALL experience stress.
The difference is how we mentally approach our stress. How we perceive the reality of whatever it is we are experiencing.
It was at that moment, my life turned around for the better.
I found myself waking up excited! I was getting GREAT sleep! My body began to transform, losing weight and improving my fitness. My discipline increased greatly my decision-making was on point, and my company, performance, and our direction BLASTED off!! In the best way!!
I wanted to share this because growing up, I never acted this way. I was always driven, motivated, excited, and extremely disciplined. However, I allowed stress and my mental perceptions to get the better of me, and it nearly crushed me.
People LOVE to say, "It's all in your head".... well guess what?
IT IS!! but that's the beautiful thing!! It starts with our mind, our awareness, our perceptions, and our decision-making. It all starts with our mind.
So my challenge to everyone who may be struggling, start with your mind. Flip the switch. Do not give up! It is not easy, in fact it was one of the most difficult things I have gone through but once I figured it out, life became so much easier.
Nothing is easy. Think about it, NOTHING is easy. But I would much rather pursue happiness and fulfillment vs not.
HAVE A KILLER WEEK MY FRIENDS!!!!