What’s the #1 enemy of your goals?

I’m talking about the absolute biggest roadblock standing in your way.

There are so many to choose from:

●      Not having enough time

●      Lack of support

●      Not knowing what to do

●      Your genetics

●      Money

●      The list goes on and on!

But what if I told you that none of those things are actually your enemy? (Seriously!)

That’s because… drumroll… the #1 thing standing in between you and your goals is:

YOU.

We get in our own way in so many ways. Here are just a few:

● You haven’t made reaching your goals a true priority. This means you let your healthy habits slide when you’re stressed/tired/something more fun comes along.

● You have imposter syndrome. You don’t think you are worthy of your goals, which makes it easier to quit.

● You haven’t set yourself up for success. It’s super easy to get discouraged and quit when you don’t have a plan, support, accountability, etc.

● You think you don’t have the willpower. EVERYONE (and I mean EVERYONE including myself) struggles from time to time. But when you know WHY your goal matters to you, it’s easier to overcome those struggles.

● You let one “slip” derail you. No one is perfect 24/7. The people who reach their goals get up after a slip-up, dust themselves off, figure out what went wrong, and get back at it!

● You haven’t thought about the cost of missing out. I understand money can be a true limitation sometimes. As the famous saying goes, “Your health is your real wealth” Learning how to train, eat and maintain body composition long term, the right way will save a lot of money in the long run. Sometimes we are so focused on today’s cost and forget about the huge cost waiting in the future from not taking action.

Those are just a few off the top of my head. There are dozens more.

💡BUT… knowing yourself and being aware of the ways that YOU tend to get in your own way, will help you to become even STRONGER.

What would happen if the next time you sabotaged yourself, you took some real time to think about the reasons why – without beating yourself up for it?

“Know that you are your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.” – Jeremy Taylor.

Your mindset makes all the difference!

“It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.” Jim Rohn

Taking some real time to explore it – whether you do it by journaling, working with a coach, or talking with a trusted mentor or friend – can help you reconnect with the reasons your goals matter to you.

Because when your mindset is right, you can overcome just about any obstacle that is standing in your way!