Fresh Starts

March 29, 2011

We all crave a fresh start at one time or another in various areas of our life. That of which is new at one point eventually becomes old and a new way of thinking or approaching is in order to create change.

Cross training in physical fitness is a way we can apply this fresh start concept. Every exercise we’ve ever practiced becomes old news to a body that’s been moving in that same way over a period of time. Physiological adaptations are made within 3-6 weeks at the onset of a new and unfamiliar exercise. Our body takes its certain amount of time to become accustomed to an exercise and then we need to come in at a new angle to create a fresh start. Fresh starts are usually uncomfortable, at first. Doing something unfamiliar (such as entering balance work into our normal routine) can throw our body into a state of imbalance, instability and disequilibrium, which is the perfect grounds for growth and higher level of fitness. New beginnings and change are hard work, but always worth the effort.

Our body and mind will automatically choose the path of least resistance. We’re hardwired that way, so in a sense, it’s natural. However, if we always chose that path, positive changes would never occur, we would just stay the same. Make an assessment. How do you want and need to be? What is your bottom line? What will it take?

How will you indulge in a fresh start today? Which area of your life could use a new way?

Keep in mind that every single day IS A FRESH START… a new beginning!

Begin with the end in mind. What is your goal? What will the result of your efforts be?
Victory over our lower nature (succumbing to pleasure, for example: over drinking and over sleeping…instead of working out) is now or never! What will you choose?
Your conscious choice for real change in the present moment automatically cancels the need for a better you in a better future. All will be better for you NOW, which is the only time it really matters! It’s only what you DO right now that is the seed of change.