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Constructs of Adherence

10/29/2018

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In August of this year I had the opportunity to attend an event where some of the bigger names in powerlifting and nutrition were hosting a jam-packed one day summit.  This blog is long overdue for some of you out there, and it may be just the thing you need to read at this point in your journey toward whatever it is you are trying to achieve.  Again, I believe the universe gives clues as to when that "right place ,right time" energy is due in one's life.

This particular conversation about adherence was given by Dr. Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization, and is specific to nutrition and training. However, it can be altered to most goals you set for yourself.  The first thing you need to remember is that adhering, which is the commitment to a person, cause, or belief, is multi-layered.  There is a timeline,  and it reveals itself at very specific moments along that chronology.
1. Inspiration

This is your "WOW" moment.  That kick in the butt to get you started.  Inspiration can be either positive or negative.  You may have seen a picture of yourself and thought, "I don't look very healthy, and I need to change", or you saw a movie with some excellent dance moves and you were immediately inspired to look up local dance studios. Either way, it got you moving in a different direction than the path you were currently on.

The downfall of inspiration?  It is so short lived.  Inspiration is literally that JOLT that stirs you to move, and it can die in as little as 24 hours.  How can you help inspire yourself and others?  First, be a leader by setting the example.  Second, don't humiliate someone or down play a goal they may have.  It is not your place to drag others down because of an insecurity you may have about the other persons intent.  Third, educate yourself on the risks of not pursuing this purpose.  Specifically, diet and training.   Finally,  research other people's success with this similar goal and make sure these stories are realistic and parallel to the goals you set for yourself.
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2. Motivation

Motivation is the desire to do something about your goal.  This is where movement happens, and it can last as little as a few days, to as long as a few weeks.  Motivation has many highs and lows, so it is very important that you write specific goals down at this stage.  When writing your goals, remember to be S.M.A.R.T.

S-specific
M-measurable
A-attainable
R- realistic
T- timely

My business page contains a goal sheet at the end of an extensive questionnaire that allows me to really see how serious new clients are about their goals.  I am a big believer that the more depth and texture you give your goals, the more realistic and reachable they become.

3. Intention

If motivation is a feeling, then intention is a commitment.  The word goal is a noun, and can become flat without given intent.  To do something with intent gives that goal more gusto.  More oompf.  Intention fills in those adherence gaps when motivation gets low, and motivation will get low.  If you think everyone is incredibly motivated all of the time then you are only observing their highlight reel.  It is exhausting to be motivated 24/7, and it is unrealistic for many, if not most, people.  Your lows need to be embraced, and you need to call on intention to push you over that hump.  This is why writing down very specific goals is important.  They serve as reminders as to why you started this journey.  But goals alone aren't enough.  You need a game plan, because the world will not replay itself the same way, day in and day out.  Learning how to roll with the waves and applying back up plans to rougher days is how you stay strong even in your weakest moments.
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These are the steps that everyone goes through.  Next week we will uncover steps 4-6.  These are our destination steps, and as intention and motivation wanes, steps 4-6 become harder and harder to reach.  But it's doable.  I suggest for this week you think of things that have inspired you, motivated you, and what intent you put behind those goals.  Think back to the precise moment you stopped adhering to your purpose, and why you gave up.  If you didn't give up, how long did it take you to start again?  

I look forward to sharing steps discipline, habit, and passion with you all.

Until then, cheers!
2 Comments
Matt
10/29/2018 06:49:49 pm

What if you lack the inspiration? Motivation and intention? How do you find them how do you get them back?

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Jess
10/30/2018 08:58:08 am

Hey Matt,

You know, that's tough, and I think many factors come into play. In the next blog I will be writing how willpower comes into play, and willpower is something many people take for granted. There is a question I ask people who train with me, and that is what is stress like outside of lifting. Example, I know that people with occupations that require constant interaction can be more draining mentally, than a job that requires little to no interaction. Then you factor in family, kids, friends, pets, etc. All of these things take from you, and that is 100% ok. This is where we need to find balance, and I'll go more in depth in the next blog. I know when I became unmotivated and uninspired with jiu jitsu it was time for me to take a step back. Some people like to grind through it, and I've seen those same people burn out or hate what they used to love. As a woman in her 30's I know when I need to take a small step back, as opposed to Jess in her 20's who was go go go all the time. When I took a step back from jiu jitsu it didn't mean I quit jiu jitsu. I just didn't compete for a while. I played more and went back to having fun without a goal. I also made more time for my loved ones and friends. All of those things helped me get remotivated.

I hope the next blog helps with this a little bit. If you get anything from this comment its that you are going to feel those humps of uninspiration and no motivation, and when life pulls you in many different directions, it's ok to take a small step back, re-energize, and then come back with new power. For me, it was more time with family and friends, and less time on the road competing.

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