The gym can be a grind. Showing up and plugging-into a routine without thinking about what you are doing or checking-in to see how you are feeling can lead to serious injuries. There are many reasons for feeling burned-out ranging from family and work to being bored with your exercise routine.
At times I find myself entering familiar situations with a sense of fear and loathing because something is preventing me from living in the present. In a situation like this I used to attempt to change the way I felt. This was a mistake. I have learned that it is more effective to identify as precisely as I can what it is I am feeling, so I can acknowledge it and move forward.
You can't will your feelings to be different from what they are, but the body has a unique capacity to accept its circumstances once a level of truth has been realized. This acceptance allows you to become unstuck so you can continue to take in your present circumstances.
If you you are reluctant to engage in your routine stop and figure out why. Perhaps you are getting sick, developing an over use injury due to stagnation or maybe somebody said something to you hours ago that was upsetting.
Be specific. Identify your feelings and sit with them without trying to change them and then you can act. If you feel sick go home and rest. If you are burned out change or modify your routine. If you are angry or sad experience that feeling and trust that your mind will reset so that you can continue with the task at hand.
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3 comments:
I love this post!
Really great post. I know I love to be in motion, so when I'm suddenly dreading a workout I become confused and frustrated with myself. I was taught to carry on no matter what, but now realize that isn't safe or effective. Identifying exactly what's preventing me from enjoying and willfully participating in a fitness routine can be difficult, but it's unbelievably useful. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, Peter!
Exactly what Melinda and Bronwen said. Just shared this post with someone else struggling to figure things out. There are a lot of ups and downs, but the important part is having that constant ongoing conversation with yourself. Love it!
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