NO FIRE...NO FOCUS!
PART ONE
Man, sometimes it can just seem all too elusive. Peep this little story. Based on my own true experiences. While it doesn’t happen often, it does happen.
Okay, so I get to the gym. I crank up the Mp3 player in my head. I do a minute or two of visualization. I focus on the coming workout. Then I flex the muscles for a minute or two in the bathroom mirror. I’m ready to go. I leave the gym bathroom like I was heading into the ring for a heavyweight title fight (I remember those days). I mean, I’m feeling this. I get to the treadmill to warm up a bit. But wait…
What happens next is just ridiculous. I start a short walk or run and then I do something so bad that I will kick myself for it later in the day. In fact, I will kick myself all day.
What is it that I do?
I grab my gear, hop off the treadmill and I leave. I flat walk out of the gym! I just drove thirty minutes to get to this gym only to look at myself in the mirror. Damn, I could have done that at home :)
Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever just completely lost focus and felt defeated before even began? If not, consider yourself blessed. It happens to the best of us and there are ways to overcome it.
However, I’m not talking about one workout here and there. I’m talking about being in a funk for days and maybe even weeks. I believe the answer to this disease comes down to one word…just one. I will reveal that in Part 2.
In this post I thought it would be good to share some of the thoughts and words of our DreamBodies team members and clients who have experienced the same. Following that I will discuss how I personally overcome it 99 out of 100 times. Hey, sometimes you’re just not in the mood. If that’s the case, go home and sleep it off. Here we go…
How do you find your focus if you lost it?
"When I get centered in my heart and find the answers to those questions - I am reminded of the inner & physical strength, courage and inspiration it provides me. I recall that it makes me a more peaceful, enlivened, and passionate individual. I actually get to LOVE who I am by doing this! It's as though when the fire has gone out, by focusing on the embers that are still smoldering, I am able to bring the fire alive again and find renewed energy to push myself harder.
It's important to know our own reasons for why we set out to achieve our dreams. Without knowing why, there is no fire that will burn long enough to light your path. Eventually we all venture into the dark, unknown on the journey to our dreams... and knowing YOUR deepest reasons why will be your torch when you stand all alone." ---Cami Krueger
"I pick up the phone and I call you bro! Seriously I get that a lot from time to time and I noticed that it happens most when I’m stressed from work or the girlfriend. I like to do the music-visualization techniques you taught me. If that doesn’t work, I dig deep and just push through it at a much lower level of intensity for a while." --- John Lester
"I lose myself in reading and writing about what I really want and what I don’t. This helps me to clarify my purpose. I think that sometimes we just need to step back. But I found that most times we hide behind that and let it linger too long. Get moving no matter what if the focus is hard to find. Move!!!"–- Daphne Gilmore
"I've had this happen more times than I care to admit! However, I've found what works for me. I take a week (or two) off! This DOES NOT mean that I eat crap and sit on my butt all day. There are times that I just need the break, though. I allow myself a few treats, work out only if I really want to, and in a week or two, I'm usually so fired up to get things rolling again that it's almost impossible to keep me from seeing major physique changes over the next few weeks." –- Blondell Dalton
"Gosh, I hate when I lose focus and I feel like I'm only just getting out of it now. Guess that's why I needed to hear your voice for almost 2 hours the other day (LOL). All I can say is that for me I need someone like you to set me straight and put it all into perspective. After we talked, I felt reborn and alive again. Might sound weird, but that is how it felt. People need to find others who can help them and encourage them especially if they don't get it at home. My husband does not get it and it kills me. Thank you Tony for being you. You can't be replaced by anybody!" -- Jessica Navarra
When I lose focus I go back to what worked in the first place for me. Some of the things you taught me about goal setting and mind conditioning has been invaluable. I use it at work and in the gym. My wife does too. I find that when I spend time in mind conditioning and visualization, it brings me to a place where I have hope again. I need hope. Don't we all? -- Jim Barker
I feel like I'm drowning right now. I lost my focus for everything 3 weeks ago when my boyfriend left me for this chick down the way. At one time I was always able to get it back but now it seems harder. What helped me in the past was to listen to some inspirational music and write in my diary. But now, it's not happening :( -- Dawn M
Thanks to all those who shared. Dawn, hang in there. Email me if you want some one-on-one. I'll do what I can to empower you. Your situation is rooted in your emotional state right now and that can be much more difficult to deal with. I'll help you.
So how about you? Have you lost focus? Do you know how to get it back so that it lasts?
In part 2, I will share my personal strategy.
Share your thoughts with us.
