Even though the athlete in me still HATES failing, being misunderstood, hearing certain criticism from certain people, and gets real defensive when backed into a corner...I've learned and still learning to find my own shades of grey in life as well as my long-term and short-term goals. Some of us when it comes to weight loss, getting toned, gaining muscle, or setting other goals, have this mindset of "All in or nothing" which sounds all good at the time before we actually carry out these goals.

 

But realistically which mindset do you have... The "if i expect the worst, then i wont be disappointed when it happens" OR the "If something good happens then that's a plus" Seriously ask yourselves this question when you come into the FT facility, prepare for a 5k, or even fighting for a new promotion at work.

This thinking one way stuff can be such a bearing on our lives. Think about the negative side or the "if I expect the worst" thinking causes us not to try, or if we do try, we give up sooner. So the negativity itself has an influence on our results.

With that said, my point is, most of life isn't white or black, completely this or that, all or nothing. This takes away from the subtle shades in life. It makes us see the future in terms of disasters, failures, etc. Sure setbacks in the life/gym happen, but most of life consists of shades of grey.

I'm not saying to all of a sudden switch to this positive attitude an turn it on like a switch. , but to look for shades of grey. Say for example you've plateaued in weight loss or body fat... Rather than thinking "this is going to be a long year, or a serious battle, or ill never get that look I want"...How about accepting that there will be great bits, good bits, and no so good bits in this life long process??? AKA "Shades of Grey"

Allow yourself to give your brain more options (shades of grey) rather than just (black & white) because giving your brain options will reduce emotionality and allow you to think more clearly. Help yourself out and don't hurt yourself by being your own biggest battle

-MJ-