When it comes to building healthier habits, managing chronic symptoms, or improving your fitness level, how often do you catch yourself thinking, “I HAVE to get a workout in!” or “I HAVE to plan my meals for the week”?
When we first start focusing on getting our health back, we can often find ourselves saying things like that all the time.
I get it!!
On one hand, we are motivated to get result by building the healthy habits to finally feel well and confident in our own skin again… but this kind of thinking leads to SEEING THE WORK AS A CHORE.
And guess what? That’s totally natural.
Our brains love routine and comfort…
Which means any time we introduce new habits or push out of our comfort zone, our brains see it as a disruption and try to RESIST IT.
That’s when the “I have to” thoughts sneak in.
Continue reading for a MINDSET SHIFT that just might make a difference for you…
The MINDSET SHIFT that made a difference for me…
What if, instead of saying “I HAVE to,” you said “I GET to”?
When I started framing it that way, I began to see these habits as privileges, not obligations.
- “I get to work out” reminded me of what my body is capable of
- “I get to meal prep” became an opportunity to set myself up for success
- “I get to take time for mobility exercises” felt like a way to care for my future self
This simple shift doesn’t just feel more empowering…
It actually makes it easier to stick with your routines, especially when life gets hectic.
Instead of finding reasons to skip healthy habits, you start looking forward to them.
Here are some questions to ask yourself today…
- What habits do you get to practice this week?
- How are they making your life better?
- How do they make you feel about yourself?
Hit reply and let me know—I’d love to hear what’s working for you or where you can use more support!
Committed to your success,
Christina Della Rocca, ND, MASS.d, FNLP, CEWC
Strategic Workplace Wellness Specialist & Concierge | Multi-disciplinary Wellness Practitioner
Naturopath – Functional Nutrition Practitioner – Massage Therapist, Fit Pro – Executive Wellness Leadership Coach
