The 2 most powerful words

         I wrote this 2 months ago. I updated it a little but I feel that it is still prevalent today. I  do realize that most of my blogs have nothing to do with exercise. Ha.. I will occasionally have some focused on that in the near future. I will also add a nutritional aspect to the blog. I believe that our most cherished gift and our worse enemy is our own human nature. So if we can learn to navigate those waters a little more clearly on a daily basis that will make us healthier in all levels of our life! I exercise for my mental health as much or more than for my physical appearance.

         An argument could be made that the two most powerful words in the English language is a genuine "THANK YOU". So simple. Easy to say. It means more to the people we say it to, then we might ever know. "The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated." William James, psychologist and philosopher. Sharing a simple thank you to someone in our life can have a huge impact on that person. When life's problems are completely overwhelming us, and we feel like we are drowning under the weight of everything. It could come from many sources, financial, family, work or personal issues ect. Our sanity could be slowly leaving us every minute this quarantine drags on. While we can't always change the current circumstances we might be able to shift our perspective a little. HOW? You ask.. By being thankful for what we do have. By focusing on the good things we have, it takes our mind off of our troubles. The shift in perspective can be extremely effective and powerful. Lets think of a few things that we can be grateful for. And give a silent/ or LOUD THANK YOU! I will begin.  

#1 THANK YOU to every single one of you. I can't express how much I appreciate you reading my blog and putting up with my text messages and facebook post's. If one of my blogs help just one of you that day, it makes it more then worth it. Writing the blog is therapeutic for me. Thank You!

#2 I'm grateful for a physical body that I can move and exercise with. I feel better after I physically exert myself. 

#3 I'm grateful for this amazing Universe we live in.  Nature is one of the most powerful healing forces we have. Use it.
#4 I'm extremely grateful for my clients. I would not have been able to start my own company without you! So thankful for you! 

Your turn! Take a few moments to think upon what you have to be thankful for no matter how bad things are we should be able to think of something. 

Thank some one in your life today. Even if they drive you bat shit crazy most the time. I know... Probably not a good time to bring up bats... My jokes are still bad. Get it. This all started with a bat. HA..

One of the most powerful helpful things in my life has been writing out a gratitude list. Try doing if for 30 days. Just write 3 things out everyday that you are thankful for. Try it out even if its just a few days and let me know how it goes. It will have a powerful impact on you and those around you. 

Lets shift topics a little. Eating healthy during quarantine can be challenging! I personally snack on fruit and have been grilling a lot of chicken and steak for meals with broccoli. Grilled in season veggies are pretty amazing. A healthy desert/snack: Frozen blueberries and bananas blended up to make "banana ice cream" If water is getting boring. Add fruit, cucumbers, fresh mint, ect... Make sure you're drinking plenty of water! Shoot for at least 1 gallon every day! I got some of these tips from a nutritionist friend of mine. I can send you her info if you're interested. 

I love you all. Hit me up if you need anything. Share to anyone that might benefit from this. Any client referrals will get you a free training session. Contact me @ 520 449-2011 or email me at brian@tucsonfitnessandlifestylecoaching.com