Written by: Shayla Liggett, Executive Contributor
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I don’t think I would have ever been fulfilled and feel as content as I am today if personal development didn’t work alongside my health and fitness journey.
I don’t think I would have achieved the level of growth I have over the past 4-5 years if personal development hadn’t been a big part of life and still is today.
In fact, I attribute to my accomplishment of competing and win in both seasons of Body Building to my personal development journey.
I also think it would be a whole less interesting in how I have shared my journey and I certainly wouldn’t have been able to help the clients the way I do to transform their own lives.
I also would have been bored, uninspired, and mundane as a Coach and person. And to be honest, my success, fulfilment, would only derive from one single factor – the physical transformation of a client. This isn’t to say that if a Coach has this business model, it isn’t good; it is incredible if that is their core business model, and they deliver relentlessly on that.
For me personally, that alone does not spark joy, and that isn’t what my business, the business I run with my husband, Mind You Performance is about.
What my business is about is the “infinite journey of improvement”, the ever-moving target. Once the goal is reached, what happens next? This is often where we only view the physical transformation as having a start, during and ‘end’. The real question is, what’s next? What happens now?
The journey, I believe is “an infinite journey of improvement”. There is no end to becoming the best version of yourself, an ever-moving target. And, of course health and fitness requires maintenance just as a car requires service and maintenance in order to run efficiently and effectively.
How my journey became a journey where health and fitness became the gateway to the devoted work to my personal development
I thought that if I achieved a certain body shape, physique, weight number, and size, I would feel ‘happy,’ ‘confident,’ and feel better about myself and my life. Does this sound familiar to you? This isn’t an uncommon thought process. ‘If I look better, I will feel better’ - yes and no.
From my own experiences and experience coaching many men and women, there is more to this statement.
I thought if I could get to the physical transformation, I would get to a desired feeling, however, it’s often the changes that happen when we are working towards the physical transformations that reveals our self-limiting beliefs, things to overcome, and our mental resilience, uncovering our potential as we break through mental constructs and take actions aligned to our values to truly unlock our potential. The journey of physical transformation can be a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth.
So, if you are on a journey towards physical transformation, remember that it is not just about the end result, but also about the journey and the growth that comes with it.
This is what our clients experience over the course of their journey with us;
Physical transformation is the gateway to personal development
The physical transformation is a part of a client’s personal development. They are developing themselves personally. The physical is one part of it.
When we embark on a journey to transform our physical selves, we are also embarking on a journey of personal growth and development. The changes we make to our bodies are often accompanied by changes in our mindset, our habits, and our overall outlook on life.
It's important to remember that physical transformation should not be the sole focus of our personal development journey. While it can be a great starting point, we must also work on developing other aspects of ourselves, such as our emotional intelligence, our relationships, and our spirituality.
By taking a holistic approach to personal development, we can ensure that our physical transformation is just one piece of the puzzle. We can also create a solid foundation for lasting change and growth, as we learn to incorporate healthy habits and practices into all areas of our lives.
How we help our clients at mind you performance
Mind You Performance is about “minding you”, looking after you physically, mentally, personally and professionally. The physical transformation, the physical focus is a major part but is still only one of the many parts of the work, just as you as the individual, you are made up of so many different parts. You are multi-faceted, so is your health and fitness journey, that has direct and indirect impacts in a multi-faceted way on other areas of our life
At Mind You Performance, we believe that taking care of your physical health is just one piece of the puzzle. We recognize that individuals are multi-faceted and therefore, require a comprehensive approach to their health and wellness – a “whole person-centred” focus. Our team is dedicated to not only helping you achieve your physical health goals, but also supporting you in your mental, personal, and professional growth.
We understand that your health and fitness journey has a direct and indirect impact on other areas of your life. By focusing on all aspects of your well-being, we aim to help you achieve balance and harmony in your life. At Mind You Performance, we are committed to mental performance being the foundation of your journey with us and beyond.
If you are interested to find out more about what we do at Mind You Performance, visit our website and feel free to reach out to us to see how we can help you elevate your life! Mentally, physically, personally and professionally. I am excited to help you unlock your true potential!
Shayla Liggett, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Shay Liggett, Health & Transformational Coach is the Co-founder of Mind You Performance (MYP). Since what she calls the ‘re-birth’ moment, a pivotal moment that became the catalyst for transforming her whole life through freeing her mind, and unshackling herself from mental constructs and old paradigms, she discovered the ultimate freedom and unlocking the potential of human performance across what is now MYP’s methodology of Brain, Body and Balance. She runs MYP with her partner devoting her life to harnessing the potential in others so that each individual truly believes they are possible and fully live their life in their best Brain, Body and Balance.
