mikeylol69 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hey fellow rebels!Listen, I've been doing pretty good on the last 6 week challenge but I've sort of fallen into a slump the past week. I'm pretty sure I know why, but for the life of me I can't get off my ass and bust out a decent workout. It's been since last Friday since I had a workout and I'm not sure if I can push through these last couple weeks. I should also probably mention that I'm going to Laurier University next Monday for school and I've been helping some of my friends through some rough personal stuff. Can someone please help me replenish my motivation bar? Pretty please?!?!? Thanks a bundle,mikeylol69 PS: I might not be posting in the right place so I apologize in advance (new to forums :/) Quote Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Crack the lotus, drop the ritual, and burn god damnit! If the idea of feeling so exhausted you want to vomit or pass out isn't enough to snap you out of it then I don't know what it is. Tell your friend you have some personal shit of your own and you need an hour without them whining. Helping people through their trying times is noble, but never at the expense of handling the shit that is important to YOU. Are you feeling like you're too busy? Somewhere, someone FAR busier than you is lifting, right now. Somehow it is possible to have a full time job, a wife and a kid but still find time to lift. Just figure it out. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
Ceasefire Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Here you go, bub. Got you covered. Is the personal stuff relating to you in any way? It's always nice to help friends, but when that help starts to hinder it might be time to reasess what exactly you're bringing to the equation. It's their personal stuff, not yours. Your personal stuff includes your goals and workouts - find balance and tackle them both. Good luck. Quote Pixie Ranger Drunk on Tea~ (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧ Link to comment
Irishrages Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sometimes being there to rescue close friends is good, but it's the same basic principle for any type of rescue: if you don't make sure you're safe too (or in this case, have something in the tank reserved for you), you may not be of much help for very long. Take some time for yourself. You'll be back at your friend's side soon enough (if they even notice), and all the sharper and rested for the effort. Quote Level 6 Lycan Ranger STR 16 | DEX 3 | STA 5 | CON 5 | WIS 9 | CHA 2 Challenge the 6th: Irishrages prepares for the BAMF plane of existenceIrishrages' epic: Chapter 1 2 3 4 5Preparation * Focus * Discipline 30%30% Link to comment
MissMormie Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 What if one of you friends asked you that question? What would you advice them? Somehow it's a lot easier to come up with solutions for someone else rather than for yourself. And I'm pretty sure you would advice to do the workout as you'll probably feel better and more energized after. Another trick that helps me is to think about tomorrow. Would the tomorrow me rather that I had done my workout today, or would my tomorrow me prefer that I'd hung on the couch doing nothing? My tomorrow me almost invaribly wants me to do the workout. So I do. Some long off future of being strong fast and healthy can't motivate me most of the time. I'm not very weak, slow or unhealthy at the moment, and there's plenty of days between now and some time in the future, so I need something else. And tomorrow me is it Quote LEVEL 3 Human Scout - obsessive smiley user "That's the best part, the outside is new, but now it reflects what's already in you" - Legally blonde the musical Link to comment
Hong WeiLoh Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 “Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It’s a state of mind – you could call it character in action.â€-Vince Lombardi Refuse to give in. Quote Insert witty & pithy saying here. Link to comment
Evicious Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Quote Evicious, Khajjit Ranger STR 7 | DEX 13 | STA 3 | CON 6 | WIS 16 | CHA 4 Current 4WC: Evicious: The Unburdening II + Blitz Week! Fitocracy! I Play To Win! Keep up the momentum! Link to comment
MsFitz Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Prioritize! This is my favorite article and I read it probably once a week for motivation. Quote “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.†― Henry Ford Epic Quest First Challenge Second Challenge Third Challenge Link to comment
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