I'm not sure how this one will tie into fitness but I felt compelled to write about it.
The four agreements.
The four things, as good human beings, that we need to keep in mind and take action on.
The four things that create love and happiness in our lives.
Understanding these commitments is easy and simple, but actually living and keeping these four agreements can be one of the hardest things.
Integrate these four agreements into your life and every area will improve, fitness included.
1. Be Impeccable with your word
This is integrity.
Doing what you said you were going to do.
Committing to what you said you would do.
Saying only what you mean.
It's also avoiding using negative words to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.
This can have a nice carryover to the negative self-talk we often feed ourselves throughout a weight loss journey.
Use your words to drive happiness and love not negativity.
2. Don't take anything personally.
What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.
Nothing others do is because of you.
When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others you won't be impacted by their negativity.
This one clearly carries over to several facets of life, but it also has some weight throughout your fitness journey.
"Oh come on Doug, why are you getting that grilled chicken dish? What are you trying to eat healthy or something? Just get the burger and beer!"
We've all had that.
We're trying to make healthy choices and our social circle gives us a hard time about it.
Now hopefully they're just joking, but it can still weigh heavily on you.
Don't take anything personally, keep your head down, stay positive, and focus on your journey.
3. Don't make assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.
Communicate with others as clearly as possible to avoid misunderstandings.
Whether it's communicating with your coach, communicating to your spouse, or communicating to your coworker, don't make assumptions.
Spell things our clearly, ask good questions and don't assume.
4. Always do your best.
This is my favorite one.
In every moment, you should always be doing the best you possibly can.
Life is too short for half hearted efforts in anything.
Now, an important thing to understand before I go on...
Your best is going to change moment to moment.
Your best when you're sick is not going to be as good as when you're healthy.
Your best when you're tired is not going to be as good as when you're rested.
That doesn't matter though.
In any situation, always do your best, whatever that looks like at that time.
Jump higher.
Put 100% effort in 100% of the time.
Always do your best.
You good?
How'd you like the four agreements?
If you liked them I would highly suggest reading the book. You can grab it here.
I hope you have a great weekend!
I'll be back on Monday to pick things up where we left off.
1% Better.
Dedicated to Your Success,
Doug Spurling