How do you respond when confronted with an uncomfortable situation? Do you deflect and pivot to something more familiar? Ever seen it coming and decided ahead of time what the outcome will be, so you preemptively give up? Perhaps you're not even aware you do any of these things.
In our work with clients, we've observed a myriad of ways that people deal with discomfort in the realm of health changes. One method that we see very seldom? Leaning into the discomfort. Meaning, acknowledge it and accept it (whatever situation that may be) and then take action that aligns with your true direction anyway.
It is super challenging. Even we ourselves struggle in this area! In this episode we share some of our personal and professional experiences with the concept of leaning into discomfort. We also explore expert perspectives from others. We hope that your next encounter with an uncomfortable situation may be a bit more rewarding on the other side.
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Erin Green is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, recovering professional triathlete and owner of Erin Green Racing and Nutrition in Boise, Idaho. After years of regimented training, she is rediscovering the joy of spontaneous movement, social runs and exploring unpaved bike routes. Check out her blog and videos at www.eringreenracing.com.
Michael Gray is a personal trainer, nutritional coach, father of two and a sucker for a bag of gummy bears. See what he's up to at www.michaelgrayfitness.com.
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