Written by: Tim Collins, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
The essential core value that lays the foundation for my ability to coach clients effectively is understanding that they are not their negative behaviors. My Philosophy is to accept people for who they are and then assist them in changing manners that might hurt their health. Everyone is incredible and can do extraordinary things with their life.
It can be challenging to change a habit. When someone's pattern of behaviors satisfies an emotion more significant than their desire to let it go, it becomes a vicious mountain of obstacles. However, with the appropriate guidance and encouragement, climbing to the top becomes a walk in the park.
Overeating sugary foods like ice cream for lunch or consuming ten bags of M&M's every day can be a consequential matter to your health. The intention behind every behavior is that they are often positive, but the method for satisfying the emotion isn't always congruent with establishing balance or wholeness. That feeling "high" is a temporary gain that can lead to health implications, less life in your years, and even fewer years in your life.
Most often, the answer we are looking for to solve our trials is reasonably practical. For example, if you struggle with making appropriate food choices, think about why you eat the food and how you can make it slightly better. It can be simple as exchanging the cream in your Starbucks coffee with 2% milk and grabbing fresh fruit to go.
Your routine doesn't necessarily need to change when you incrementally upgrade your daily health practices, which ultimately satisfies the same need you initially had. Subsequently, by developing consistent action, you will begin to feel better than ever before and gain strength in multiple areas of your life!
I can understand the willpower needed to mend mental exertion from the rigor of day-to-day living. Start your morning with a few positive affirmations of appreciation for your body. Stay locked in on your bright spots and allow them to expand your potential. Keep striving for excellence because the best is yet to come!
Tim Collins, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Tim Collins is a certified lifestyle professional based in Omaha, NE., with fifteen years of experience and more than 200,000 sessions served in his industry. Among the most significant accomplishments noted in his history of coaching fitness and wellness is assisting countless clients in transforming their bodies and lifestyles. He genuinely appreciates people and is deeply interested in their long-term success. One of his favorite quotes is "Perfection is not attainable, but if you pursue perfection, you catch excellence" by the late Vince Lombardi. His programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you thrive in every area of your mental and physical health. He also values spending time with his wife Taisha Collins, 12-year-old daughter Violet, and 11-year-old son Santana! Credentials USA-Weightlifting Level-One coach National Academy of Sports Medicine, CES Precision Nutrition, Pn1 Clinical Hypnotherapy Practitioner, Transform Destiny Institute Wayne State College graduate, BS Sports Management, 2007
