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Mindful Strategies for Overcoming Resistance to Healthy Habits

Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast
Dr. Laurie Marbas Podcast
Episode • Sep 25, 2024 • 17m
In today's episode, I delved into the topic of resisting healthy habits and changes in our lives. Whether it's exercise, eating healthy, or improving sleep, resistance is a common experience for everyone, even elite athletes. I shared my personal struggles with increasing my racing distance and how I've learned to turn into resistance rather than fight it.

I outlined several steps to help manage and understand resistance:

Recognize the Resistance: Acknowledge the mental process causing resistance without judgment.

Mindful Breathing: Use deep breathing techniques to anchor yourself and create a pause.

Explore with Curiosity: Investigate the resistance with curiosity, identifying physical sensations, emotional states, and triggers.

Acceptance: Embrace discomfort as part of the human experience and understand that it will pass.

Uncover Underlying Needs: Reflect on whether the resistance reveals unmet needs or misalignments with your values.

Adjust and Adapt: Make necessary adjustments to your routine or approach.

Compassionate Reflection: Be kind to yourself and avoid self-judgment.

Gentle Encouragement: Encourage yourself to evolve and understand that this is a journey, not a destination.

I emphasized the importance of compassion and kindness towards oneself and how these practices can lead to more energy and better health.

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