Getting in the Zone

The zone is an elevated mental state that all peak performers achieve We are prevented from achieving peak performance due to lack of time, distractions or lack of connection with our goals. The winners in life learn how to perfect a relaxed focus. This doesn't mean a lack of intensity, it means that the mind is cleared of distractions and attention is focused on what is important to making the goal happen. ...............

When you're in the zone, you feel a natural FLOW
There's an automatic, natural flow between mind and body. Success is not a struggle anymore - it's expected and effortless. You feel more alive than you ever have. It all depends on the messages we give ourselves before, during and after our daily activities. Successful people perform in the zone because they are disciplined thinkers. They know that the real pressure people feel is that pressure they place on themselves.


4 Common Mental Blocks That Get in the Way of Getting in Your Zone

1. Anxiousness to do the right thing.
You WANT to do the right thing. You get pumped up to start your new program. You get a gym membership or buy some equipment. You look up healthy recipes, buy new workout shoes… ready, ready, ready…
The progress slows as you start questioning everything. Am I exercising right? How much cardio do I need? How often do I strength train? Do I buy a popular diet book? How am I going to find the time every day? Everything is analyzed. Then the over-reaction of "Forget it, I have no time” or “What's the use?" ensues… and you stop.

2. No focus.
"Starting Monday I'm going to lose weight and get in shape." Right. So is everyone else.
Everybody means something different when they say this. What do YOU mean when you say it?
Is it for your children & grandchildren? Is it for your love life? Is it for your confidence? Is it for a feeling of accomplishment? If you're just going through the motions every day of eating and exercising, something will always come up to give you an excuse not to take care of yourself.
WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT AND WHY DO YOU WANT IT?

3. Not letting go.
You worry about your past failures and you fear repeating them. You feel as though perhaps that much work wouldn’t pay off for you. The best way to fight this is to adopt the following way of thinking:
One year gone by is a year gone by no matter what. You can stay the same…or you can be something so much better in all aspects. Either way, a year’s time is spent. What were you doing in that year that could have been replaced with activities to better yourself?

4. Means to an end.
"I have to lose 30 pounds in 90 days.” Those silly numbers. It’s amazing how they can be so powerful. Performance is rushed and forced. The result is failure. Taking care of yourself, making money, having a balanced life, etc. is a process… a journey… A journey to ENJOY. When you take care of yourself every day, YOU ARE BENEFITING EVERY DAY. Less stress, more energy, increased self-confidence, reduce risk of disease - you know what I'm talking about. However, very few people consider that. They're concerned about what's on the surface.
Whatever the goal is - DON'T FORCE IT. If you're doing the right things, RESULTS WILL HAPPEN.


Guidelines to strengthen your ability to stay in the zone:

• Turn negative into positive. Watch what you say to yourself. Pay attention to what you say before, during and after your daily challenges. Stop the negative statements with "STOP! CANCEL!” or something along those lines. Then immediately replace them with positive affirmations.
Remember: YOU CAN IF YOU THINK YOU CAN.

• Don't let others pollute your self-talk with THEIR negativity. No one can change you or how you think unless you give them permission to.

• Your statements should generate feelings of focus, confidence, strength, good health, happiness and the desired result. SEE YOURSELF ALREADY IN POSSESSION OF YOUR GOAL.

• Put some emotion behind it. Feel it. See it. Believe it… Because it can happen to you.