Do You Have A Life Preserver?
We can all get caught dwelling on what’s wrong with or lives – at least what we think is wrong:
Not being as strong and fast as you want to be…
Wishing you could put on more weight or drop some rocks…
Upset because you’re not training as often…
Mad because you should get more playing time…
Parents on your case all the time…
Kids driving you nuts…
No time to relax…
The list could go on but it’s gotta stop here. Stop dwelling on the BS you have in your life.
You see, I think all the statements above boil down to one word: DRAMA. Find ways to get past the drama and concentrate on the big picture principles that drive your life and training.
I know the little things can add up and test your nerves. That’s when you have to find your ‘Life Preserver’.
Your own personal life preserver can come in many ways in many forms. It can be a good book, a long drive to nowhere, or your favorite movie. You can go outside and play with your dog or go to your grandparents. What it is really doesn’t matter. What matters is you know what works for you and when to use it.
You also need life preservers when training. There are exercises and movements that you can do, strong and explosively, every single time. These are movements you can rely on to guage progress or bust sticking points. If your workouts have hit a wall, go back to what has worked in the past. If you’re great at box jumps but stink at bungee tuck jumps, pull off the tuck jumps and go back to box jumps. It might take a couple reps, a week, or several workouts to get your groove back. Once you’re back on track you can attack the task at hand free and clear.
When I get stressed there is one thing that brings me back to center – the farm. That’s right… some good old manual labor away from the stress of business and training. I can literally feel the pressure and strain start to release when I’m in the car on the way to the farm. A good two days of hard work, running heavy equipment, and dirt bikes is all I need.
When my workouts go south I revert back to what I’m good at: squating. If my squat feels heavy I know my training is off and adjustments are needed. The squat is the tell-tell sign if my progress is headed in the right direction.
The next time you feel overwhelmed, put your stress in perspective. Is drama taking over? Is this something bigger?
Let your personal life preserver reel you back comfort, confidence, and assurance. Take your time getting back on track and I guarentee you’ll come out ahead.
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