“If Your Body Is A Car, Your Mind Is The Engine”
Your mindset drives your body, it fuels your will and determination to work towards your goal. It can be difficult to achieve and maintain your ideal body shape and weight. It takes more than just healthy eating and regular exercise.
A positive and motivated mindset is essential to keep you going. If you tell yourself negative things - “This is so hard, I can’t do this.” - You’re not going to make it far.
But if you encourage yourself with thoughts like “I can do this. Nothing can stop me. I’m going to lose 5 pounds by the end of the week” - you’re motivated to achieve your diet goals.
Mindsets are assumptions or beliefs you establish to govern your behaviour and choices. There are two types of mindset: fixed and growth-oriented. People with a fixed mindset think of the absolutes and allow little to no room for possibilities. They are fixated to their definite opinion and would not budge from that framed mindset. When faced with challenges, they tend to take the easy way out to avoid failure and embarrassment. This is a psychological principle known as self-handicapping.
- Misty Cassady