Four of Five - My Personal Motivation for Moving in May

Dear Diary,

Note to self: When the day comes (I'm sure soon) when my mind makes a decision that it shouldn't get up and move, then, "Natalie, listen to this Facebook teaching/podcast:"

Facebook Link: Revelation Wellness #568 Teaching Episode-Why Exercise Matters by Alisa Keeton

Or google the podcast Revelation Wellness #568 Teaching Episode-Why Exercise Matters by Alisa Keeton

This teaching from Alisa Keeton really spoke to me. I love all her teachings on the brain and movement. There's just too much good stuff in this one to give a complete summary, but if you have ANY motivation issues around exercise, please take the time to listen to this teaching above.

My notes:

Exercise improves mood, motivation, focus, and memory.

Movement increases the size of the brain.

It takes 63 days of thinking differently to change the brain.

Embrace the suck, and do the work!

My takeaway:

We have to embrace the suck and just force self to get moving. Once moving: We are happier. We have motivation to keep moving the next day and motivation to keep plugging along at all of life's callings. We can focus more clearly and therefore do a better job of the task at hand. We have a better memory, in which I desperately need, as I have noticed my memory starting to struggle.

If I just move, I am able to jump out of the hamster wheel and really take off and go and do the things I was meant to do. I am no longer stuck. Moving breaks the "stuck."

Research show us that 63 days is required for our brain to realize that moving is a "get-to" and necessity of life rather than a have-to and a "I don't want to. "

My commitment to "EMBRACE THE SUCK, AND DO THE WORK," can change everything for the better.

#movinginmay #justgo #commit

Three of Five - My Personal Motivation for Moving in May

Dear Diary,

The third thing that is motivating me to move this month is my "No Pressure Policy."

I have thrown out the

*workout schedule

*number of reps or sets

*expectations

*have-to

*the scale

My "No Pressure Policy" is a belief that moving my body is a "get-to" because I am able. A thankful heart that I have legs and arms that work. That moving my body renews my mind and gives me a new, fresh attitude every single day. That moving my body is a gift from God. I am His daughter and He has given me life and the gift of movement.

My "No Pressure Policy" means I am not competing with anyone or myself. I am not trying to reach some goal that will only motivate me for a short time. I am not trying to speed walk in some record time or beat my past PR. I'm just a girl trying to breathe some fresh air and feel some sunshine on my back as I walk around outside.

My "No Pressure Policy" means I can simply throw the ball with the kids or say "yes," to "let's go outside." For me, going outside typically means moving around, pulling some weeds out of the flowerbed, taking a stroll to see what flowers are blooming, or sometimes ends in some crazy game with my kids. This "no pressure policy" eventually ends with movement.

This month moving looks as simple as, just moving. That's it. Just move.

#justmove #nopressurepolicy #childofGod #movingisfree #movinginmay

Your Plans Are Better Than My Dreams

#amen #remindme #Hispurpose #Hisplans #FocusonHim