Name: Playbook - Hannah Bower - Mindset 2: Building, Flexibility, or Both
Uploaded: 2023-12-12T00:44:19.940Z
Duration: 7 min
Description: Mindset 2: Building, Flexibility, or Both

Building or Flexibility or Both

WEEK 2 LETS GOOOOO!

So this week we are going to build upon last weeks mindset of starting small: like super small.

We asked you to reflect on what went well last week and what was a struggle, because this weeks goal and mindset is to take the information you learned about yourself (whether it was good or “bad”) and build upon it if it was good, OR be flexible and adjust it if it was successful or didn’t work well.

Now before we dive into this mindset: let’s preface what we are about to discuss.

In this group there’s no such thing as failure (unless you quit altogether). Every lesson, good or bad, is super useful in chipping away at cultivating a lifestyle that works for YOU.

We read through all the comments on the FB group and the private DMs on the app and here is what we saw generally speaking. People either 

-Had a great week
-Had some highs and some lows 
-Had a really rough week

For those who hit their small steps, felt accomplished, excited, and really felt like they got their ball rolling in a sustainable way: 

Your goal this week is to continue doing what you’re doing! What made last week good? Reinforce the things that made WHY last week was good (mindset, flexibility, positivity, keeping that small step attainable). If you feel like you nailed it last week, we encourage you to find an additional super duper small step to add onto your current small step (extra glass of water, take 1 nap, swap one snack ect).

Build on what works, but reminder: keep your additional step small.

If you had a week with both highs and lows, again address WHY that was the case for each. Reinforce what worked well: that’s your foundation. And then address your struggles without shame or judgement. What factors made it more difficult? What can you do to tweak, adjust, and shift your strategy?

If you had a rough week, take a step back. Why was it hard? Was your small step still too big? Was your small step fine, but your mindset off? Were you harsh and judgmental with yourself? Where you doing too much too soon? Did you let all-or-nothing creep in?

Many times we see that people will start off with a goal that *seems* small but if your very first goal (in making a change that’s supposed to last a lifetime) can only be accomplished when life is perfect, goes to plan, or has zero interruptions: it’s too big to start with.

Because life WILL get chaotic, throw wrenches, and be unpredictable.

Your starting small step needs to be something that can remain flexible and adjustable for when life decides to life. It needs to be something that you can win at, achieve, and accomplish otherwise you’ll get discouraged.

If you struggle with perfectionism or control, this can be so hard to do.

But we absolutely believe that in order to build consistency and to create lasting change you must must must be flexible and kind to yourself in this beginning stage. Throw yourself a bone and make a goal you know you can hit out the ball park.

This may be a bit of tough love, but we want to be firm at this stage because this is usually when all-or-nothing hits.

When the first few days don’t go to plan most people let a few bumps in the road become permanent dead-ends.

This week the goal is to not let a little bump or frustration last week be the reason you don’t continue this week or continue with the same goal and repeating the same frustrations & cycle.

So let’s strategize as a group in the comments; what adjustments do you need to make?

Mindset 2: Building, Flexibility, or Both

This is me taking the next step. Been having a hard time getting my workout in if I don’t have at least 30 minutes and so i didn’t get a work out in this week. Then came my period and I again made excuses. Needed some motivation so I came by here to set my intentions for the week. Taking the next step. I will fit movement in where I can and be glad I did so, even if it’s not perfect!

Cristine

Hi guys,

Rhona here from Cork in Ireland. Thank you so much for such an honest and open discussion! It’s a breath of fresh air to hear trainers speak with honesty. Looking forward to getting started!!

Rhona

Setting the Stage and Managing Expectations

Sarah Lucero

I love that you do a Mindset Monday. As weird as it sounds watching it made me emotional. But it is such a relief and a breath of fresh air for me to be able to have that internal guidance so I can pursue my fitness goals in a healthy and loving way.

Rachael

I just listened to my first motivational mindset, and I’m just completely inspired by you two. I’m excited, and want to thank you for this app!

Kaley

Mindset: Consistency

It was an awesome message but I wanted to listen to what your sister had to say. It sounded like she had a beautiful message but you kept cutting her off and talking over her. So not sure if she was supposed to be in this video but whatever she was trying to share was awesome! Just let her talk and finish what she wanted to say next time!

Thank you!! I needed this! I’m 12 weeks pregnant and surprisingly still struggle with the fact that my body is changing.. but I’m learning to embrace it and eat and workout according to what feels GOOD to me and my body. Thank you

Alyssa

This was wonderful! I’ve been so glued to the scale.. my goals this week are to make foods I enjoy write workouts I love and not weigh myself at all

Why the scale shouldn’t be your only goal.

Sarah

Storm Houser

Exactly what I needed to hear and reflect on! Thank you! These motivational Mondays are so so awesome!

Janine Ducharme

Discipline and Grace

Really good, I felt reassured with Mindset Monday talk today. After losing motivation, hearing this was a great pick me up! Thanks!

Love the 5 minute rule, it works every time. The tip to buy a new outfit works for me sometimes too lol. Dang ptula! 🤣

Ashley Powell

This was the reminder I needed! Thank you!

Stephanie

Motivation

Hannah your reaction to Michal’s story was so funny😂

Francesca

Meaghan

I feel michal’s words when she said “or you’re trying to hold in a fart” 😂😂 too real

Lily

Confidence in the gym

That was great! It was exactly what I needed for support and encouragement! Thank you for creating amazing content and sharing your wisdom and knowledge in this area of fitness and wellness!🧡💜

I love starting my mornings with these. I have positive affirmations written all over rmy house on sticky notes so I see them all the time and that helps me significantly! ❤

Positive self talk

A nice encouragement to add more to my diet.. I eat fairly healthy however, I often miss breakfast and lunch and I know this is truly my problem. I’ve been working on getting at least a morning protein shake with banana and peanut butter, and now need to work on adding lunch back in. Stress doesn’t help but I know my body needs more.

Thank you so much for covering this topic!! I have been working hard for the past 10ish months to repair my relationship with food and come to a healthy mental place with food and figure out what I want long term. This is so, so critical. But this is what the diet industry thrives on and it is tough to undo all our years of programming. Thank you both for knocking down these walls and talking openly. YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE 🥰

Tiffany

Oh, that hit too close to home. Guilty of the clean eating and good food VS bad food. When Hannah said, "don't eat food to lose weight", that clicked in my head!
This is going to be a struggle for me, but 1 of the main reasons I joined the challenge!

Marie

Nutrition Episode 1

Thank you for the encouragement. My therapist is on a leave of absence and I was procrastinating finding a new one but this video was my push and reminder to do so. 
Thank you ❤️

Tammy

Mental Health

That was really good and informative to hear. Thank you

This too was another one of those most needed ones for me to hear. My daily job is physical, I work out I eat pretty healthy weekends tend to  be fun lol but this is good for me to hear thank you!!!!

Mindset 2: Building, Flexibility, or Both

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