Carousel Coaching
Daily Practice
Nov. 2, 2023
Updated and Reissued Jan. 24, 2024
January encourages us to make new goals and celebrate past wins. As we move into February keep these important ideas close.
Why is it that we seem to lose track
of our positive daily practices just when we need them the most?
What daily practices are we implementing to keep us healthy and successful?
Eating right, staying hydrated, meditation and breath work, exercise, personal time for scheduling, self-care and relaxation, massage, talking to friends, speaking with a coach :)
We all have things that get us down. We make mistakes, get sick or something can happen in life beyond our control. These things can take us temporarily off our path. The good practices and positive habits that were benefitting us can drop by the wayside, if we are not diligent to focus on them. When with difficulties how do successful people persevere? They put their best foot forward and use positive self-care to help them through difficult times. When we stop taking care of ourselves, energy goes down, productivity diminishes, and this can feed self-doubt and fear. When we are doubting ourselves, we do not make the choices that will bring us the most success. When we are fearful, we will not step out and be our best selves.
It is important to know that even successful people can have setbacks, it's the bounce back time that makes the difference between a setback and a competition or career block.
How can we hold on to our best habits
even when we get derailed, depressed or lack energy?
For me jumping back in as soon as
possible makes a difference. However!
I also think it's a good idea to take a bit of time to mourn the setback, recover from
being sick or process the event that has caused us pain. After this, we must jump back in
as soon as possible to our best practices. Even if it is only for 5 minutes a
day, set that time aside for yourself, then next week add 5 minutes and so on.
Put the time for yourself in your calendar, set an alarm, do whatever it takes
to notice yourself and take care of yourself.
We all know that exercise builds
confidence and energy. So, I encourage you to make time for it. We know that eating
well and actually taking time to eat helps us feel healthy and mentally alert. So, take time for this. Hydration is imperative for optimum performance, no
matter what your activity level is make sure to drink water.
There is a kind of stigma around
taking care of ourselves first. We are taught that self-care is selfish. Know
that if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can’t be there for the important people and horses in our lives. Put your own oxygen mask on first!
A few of my favorite quick tips for building bounce back:
- Talk to your good friends.
- Write something you are grateful for, everyday, in your journal.
- Start recording your wins.
- Do 5 minutes of exercise first thing in the
morning before you get lost in the day. If you ride, then stretch! Add time when possible because it
feels good!
- Spend one healthy meal with yourself (and others)
daily
- Drink water, add lemon, mint, cucumber whatever
makes you happy, drink water
- Change all self-talk to positive self-talk; I
can’t do this becomes I can’t do this yet, or who can help me
with this, or how can I figure out how to do this. It
might be shocking to notice the negative self-talk. The only way to create change is to first be aware of the habit you want to change. When you notice the negative voice acknowledge and thank it, then tell it you do not need it anymore.
- Set some boundaries for yourself, start by journaling about where you feel any resentment or lack of appreciation. Then journal about this, is it my self-worth where I need to create a boundary with myself? Or do I need to start to set better boundaries with some of the people around me? Take time with this, when you have a boundary you want to put in place, be clear and relaxed in how you deliver the information. Change can make other people uncomfortable; this does not mean you're wrong. Stay grounded and as unemotional as possible.
I hope this benefits you! And please
share with anyone you know who might need a boost.
Please feel free to share your good
ideas about getting out of a rut with me at nancylaterdressagehorses@gmail.com
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