When it comes to living a fit and healthy life, you cannot rely on willpower. Willpower is a limited resource; it usually lasts til about 8 in the morning, and then slowly wanes with each decisions you need to make, and each emotionally charged moment in your day.
Decisions such as "should I workout?" or "what should I make for dinner" can take away from your willpower... and if you're making them after a stressful day at work, or when you feel emotionally drained, odds that you'll choose the healthier option are not in your favour.
There's a better way: and that's to build habits.
By guest is Jonathan Chant. Jonathan is a Registered Kinesiologist and owns Fitness For Freedom, a company that specializes in making exercise convenient by going to people’s homes to coach and teach them how to exercise and live in a healthier way. In his last 10 years of being a coach he has realized that most people know enough about fitness but nothing about changing their habits in a sustainable way. So his company specializes in working with people to not only to deliver them great fitness programming but also nudge them to make healthier choices the other 166 hours of the week.
In this episode of the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast, we talk all about building habits. How to do it, where to start, and how to keep them up.
I've also prepared a building habits worksheet for you. It breaks down the steps from choosing a habit, creating an action plan, and then staying accountable to your plan. Go to www.tanjashaw.com/34 to download!
I am so excited to release this episode!
I had an amazing time talking to Amber and I’m thrilled that I get to share our conversation with you. I left the interview feeling strong, confident, empowered, and really happy. You know- when you have that extra spring in your step and smile on your face 😉
Amber Chalus is the founder of The Liberated Woman, a Free-Spirited Explorer, Writer, Yoga Teacher and Podcast Host. Her mission is to inspire women to nurture their physical and spiritual health through yoga, mindfulness and radical self love. She believes that every woman deserves to feel connected to her body, radiate with confidence and live the life of her dreams.
She currently lives in Nipawin, Saskatchewan with her charming British husband and adorable rescue dog, Indiana Jones. Exploring even more ways to empower women to escape the ordinary, discover their bliss & find freedom within. Listen to her weekly podcast over at TLWPodcast.com or join her amazing community at AmberChalus.com.
What you get to look forward to in this episode:
3 steps to living that full, authentic life (not all the steps are easy… but I think you’re worth it!)
Why self care is so important to yourself, and also to others
Different ways to center and ground yourself daily