Peter Joseph: The Vitality Guy

12/28/2022

20 Minutes a day is all you need!

However you want to get movement in that you can get 20 minutes of. It doesn't have to be all at once. It can be a walk, it can be a mobility routine, it can be resistance training, or a home workout.

But move for at least 20 minutes a day and make a habit of it. We are not meant to be sedentary so if we just get some movement in with 20 minutes a day we can start to see a change and make a healthy habit along the way

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12/27/2022

You don't just have to go to a standard commercial gym for your fitness habits. There are more to choose from. Ultimately, choose the environment(s) that will work best for you on your journey. It may not be the same as your friends/family based off your goals and preferences. The idea is to turn fitness into a long term habit.

1) The Commercial Gym

This is your standard place that may come to mind that can be overcrowded with huge body builders around. This may or may not work for you. If you want an affordable rate for a gym to go to and potential friends to meet this can be a fit.

2) Community Center

These facilities are like your local YMCA or JCA and there are many more that i'm probably not aware of. These facilities are more familial with members more likely to talk and get to know each other. This type of environment has a little higher rate but could be worth it if you want a place for you and your family that feels more connected. Alot of people know each other at these facilities.

3) The Home Gym

If working out is something you want to do and don't mind getting a little creative to slip a quick one in while the family is away this could be for you. You can do this watching a video online or something you created using a few different weight modalities. If you don't want to drive somewhere or pay monthly dues this could be an option. The down side is you may get distracted by your household duties and it may be harder trying to hit certain goals in this environment

4) Group Fitness Gyms

These Gyms are basically all group fitness classes that is a higher up investment.You pay a premium rate so much higher than the standard gym fee. This could be a yoga studio or a bootcamp style place. This is an environment for those wanting to learn certain skills or want a group of tightly knit people to become friends with. If your budget is tight this nay not be an option but these types of gyms rypically have more accountability due to the higher costs and tight community feel

5) Personal Training Gyms
These gyms are for those who just want a trainer and that individual feel.This is perfect for those who want/need individual attention and can afford it

12/19/2022

Here are some simple steps to get started on developing new fitness habits. Be easy on yourself if you don't stay to it each time. There are back up plana for a reason. Getting back up after you fall down is how you keep going.

06/15/2022

Hey all! It's been awhile.

I mainly use youtube and my website now as it feels more aligned. But I wanted to share this win. Although I have been coaching for awhile, I decided to start a life coaching program that ties in all my knowledge and improves my coaching skills. Today I officially got the certification and I am super stoked😊

04/27/2022

There are multiple ways to take care of yourself. The following are just a few that I love to do and have found great results with. Remember, make self care your own as you go about your journey and what works for your schedule. This article goes over 3 ideas to incorporate Self Care in your routine. 1) Take a Bath…...

This article goes over 3 ideas to incorporate Self Care in your routine. Make this your own and explore each one as it suits you

04/12/2022

Success is not what others think

Success is what you define. We all have a different path of success that is determined by our values, vision, and where we are at in this moment of our life.

I see so many coaches compare themselves to others because they aren't seeing the same results as other coaches posting on social media.

I will admit, I was one of those people who compare and sometimes fall into that trap still. Oh well, we are human and it's okay.

To help you get back on track of what YOU define as success, try this:

1) Write down 3 of your core values
2) Define what sucess is for you
3) Write down how you will get to your vision of success (try using 1, 3, and 5 year visions).

It won't look the same each year, and it's okay if it changes. Our values change as we grow as individuals.

As a Life coach for coaches, I don't want you to make the same nistakes as I did. This is the reason I post. There is a way to be in this profession without being overwhelmed all the time and burning out. Start with this exercise because this allows you to have a clear vision for yourself.

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04/10/2022

You don't need to actively open your chakras and focus them.

This can be done naturally with a balanced mind and body. This is what Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, and other practices help you with. They help you come into balance temporarily and maybe even shed some light on the situation.

In reality, it's our thoughts and emotions that create an imbalance that throws our Chakras off. This then results in our physical body communicating with us in the sensations it provided us. There are some instances in which you have something hurt you from the outside and that is a different story.

If your Chakras are usually unbalanced it means the root of the problem hasn't been addressed yet. You can so as much of the above as you want, but the chakras won't be fully balanced unless the root of the problem is addressed.

This is why I find life coaching so transformational. Because it is a catalyst for addressing root issues of thoughts and feels for you to have these pivotal thoughts.

If you want to balance your chakras use a combo of the above practices with life coaching and maybe even some other tools that feel good for balancing your body.

Personally, If I do feel a chakra blocked I do focus on it with yoga, Reiki, or Meditation and then I explore the issue afterward when i'm in a better state of mind to approach it objectively and not get lost into it.

If you don't know what a Chakra is, they are part of our Energy body. Think of the body made of 3 main parts, Physical, Emotional, and Energetic. If you want to learn more about the energy body or more of anything else said me a message or put a comment below so I can start posting more of what you would like to see and learn about that I know.

04/08/2022

Your Path Can Change

You dont have to move linearly. If you have passions or hunches, follow them. There is a reason ideas pop up. Make sure that you take a moment to breathe to make sure it is intuition ans not fear.

You can do this by the following:

1) Get comfortable and to the best of your ability have a straight spine

2) Focus on your breathing. Inhale through your nose and exhale out your nose. Trace the breath as you do this

3) Ask a clarifying question

4) sit with it and let an answer pop up. Please don't force an answer there And answer may not pop up for a week but usually it pops up within 48 hours if no in the activity

Example questions:

"Should I follow this (insert idea)?"

" What should I do about (insert here)?"

" Please give me clarity around this (insert what you need clarity with)"

There are so many other ways to go about this so get creative with your questions.

Remember you can pursue multiple things at a time but keep in mind that you are human. You are not a robot and your time should be managed accordingly. Nobody likes burnout or stress from a tight schedule.

Recently, I had some ideas come to mind that are still health oriented to pursue and I needed clarity. So I did exactly what i'm sharing with you and it helps.

The cool thing about being a coach is it gives you freedom to explore yourself and other things you want to do while helping people.

If you are a coach and want help with this, let me know. I am a life coach for fitness professionals and coaches.

04/01/2022

I want to Re-Introduce Myself and share a bit about me:

Hey all! I have quite a bit of new friends here so I wanted to give you all a warm welcome an Introduce myself. I like to say hi to all my new frieds in the messages too so dont be alarmed there. I am a Life coach for fitness professionals and coaches and have been expanding my network to be friends with those in my area and other coaches. I think it's importan for coaches to be connected and spread their wisdom and love.

The reason I became a coach came from Highschool and merged into Personal Training. It evolbed from there as I engaged in more mindfulness practices and ended up getting a 200hr yoga cert and then a 300 hr one.

I finished my BA in Psychology with emphasis in Mindfulness and Behavior Change in 2021. I am pretty young at the ripe age of 22 and managed to pack alot in those years. So much so that I burnt out doing what I love 3 times. That's right! THREE TIMES in the past 5 years coaching!

I came back each time because I simply love what I do but I wanted to see a change as I saw that it is a common occurence for Fitness Professionals and even Online Coaches to get Burnt out. I dont want you to be feeling tired, drained, and hating your passion. There is a reason you become a coach.

So on my page I will be posting about what I have learned and tips to help you out. Feel free to comment your story below because I know coaches all have a reason on why they became one

If you read this far, thank you and have a wonderful day!

03/29/2022

You are not Productive if you are doing this...

Back to back meetings all day. Although you are having great conversations, how are they incorporating your purpose and moving your business along?

Meetings are important but there is a way to get your most bang for your buck out of them. See if you can shorten it or if you can spread out your meetings (unless they are paid clients) for the week so you can fit in much needed tasks.

If you do have meetings all day make sure to set up some rest period (maybe 20-30 minutes) and set up a manageable task to do. Maybe 30-90 minutes set aside for it.

It does not have to be big but domething to still get you moving and decreasing your task list for the week.

Personally, meetings drain me but if I can get one thing I need done for the day I feel much better and have a greater sense of purpose

For those of you coaches out there that are your own boss, you have a bit more control over this than those who aren't self-employed.

P.s. Remember, you can delegate tasks for relatively cheap with a Virtual Assistant to take some work off your plate.

03/27/2022

YOU HAVE TO HAVE A ROUTINE:

Have you heard so many coaches preach this? Although, routines help you have some stability in the day, they can also lead to stress levels if you dont meet them. At least that is what I have been noticing.

Your routine does not have to be met strictly each and every day. Have guidelines set.

For instance, I have an irregular schedule. The days I don't have meetings or clients in the morning, I give myself permission to sleep in. When I wake up I eat the food I prepped and do what my body needs. Usually, I go on my phone ans start working on it and shift onto my computer. That's my process because computer work can be tedious for me.

Set guidelines for yourself and have an outline for the day to provide structure, but give yourself permission to take a detour if you need too.

My Schedule:

Wake up
Eat, brush, maybe some tapping techniques
Go on my phone and start working then shift to the laptop
As soon as I get hungry I eat lunch and finish up what I had left to work on
Usually, I stop any book work after 4 hours
Teach some classes or if none, I do what I feel like
Eat dinner

Night time routine: journal, read a bit, and then breathwork (takes 30-60 minutes depending on how I feel).

Notice How I go intuitive guideline based but if I need extra rest that day, I take it. Listen to your body, the challenge comes in if you are too tired everyday to get anything done. That's when adjustments need to be made.

If you are or anyone you know needs help with this, let me know. I am a life coach for fitness professionals and coaches. I am all about decreasing overwhelm so you don't burnout doing what you love.

03/23/2022

What I noticed in Fitness Professionals when approaching Burn-Out is hoping no one shows for their class so they can leave early or happy that a client cancels. This happens! It is a major sign you are spread too thin. This happend to me before and I am happy to say it doesn't anymore. Yes, there is the occasional time where sometimes I want to go home early but it isn't a normal thought anymore. It occurs when I skip a meal on accident.

If this is currently happening to you, try doing a time audit on how many hours you are working(include drive time from facility to facility). If it is more than 45 hours I see your issue already!

Another aspect to look for is to see if you actually like the placws you are performing your services in. It's okay if you don't like it, you can leave it. There is a huge demand for fitness professionals now that the pandemic is simmering down. There is even possibility for you to expand your online presence and have clients that way.

Check the locations on how far you are willing to drive and try to get more back to back clients/classes or have them in the same area. This takes time but you'll get there.

Location and pay can make a huge difference because your gas is being used and if you aren't being paid enough for the time you travel there it can lead to resentment, even if the facility has an amazing work culture. It may not suit your needs in this moment.

Rest! Take some time off and see how you can make your schedule work for you. We are in this field for a reason, don't let your flame burn you out. Allow it to roar by containing it. To do this it is important to make sure you are eating, drinking water, taking breaks, drawing boundaries, getting enough sleep for your body, and creating a work-life balance.

If you are struggling with this, let me know. This is exactly what I help my online clients with. I'm a life coach for fitness professionals because I have been where you are at.

I may be young but I packed alot in the 5 years I have been in this industry😊. Learn from my mistakes and my BA in Psychology.