Exploring the Inner Game of Health

Before I begin, let me spend a few moments explaining what I mean when I say “Inner Game of Health”. First of all, we all have what I will call an “inner voice” a tape that is constantly playing in our head. That voice either supports or limits us in creating the health and lifestyle results we are looking for:

“What’s the point, your already too fat and lazy, give up while you’re ahead”
“You’re too old, too young, too fragile, too tall, too short, too weak…”
“You haven’t succeeded yet, do you really think your life is going to change”
“Get real, you’re never going to be strong, healthy and lean”

We all have tapes or thoughts and beliefs playing a tune in our heads constantly. In fact, thousands are playing at a conscious and unconscious level at the same time. Unfortunately, for most of us, our unconscious thoughts are running our life and affecting our overall state of health. 

If you’ve had past experiences that didn’t produce the results you were looking for – weight loss, muscle tone, more energy, greater stamina or strength - chances are you were operating on past experiences and unproductive beliefs that overrode what you wanted to accomplish. 

Here’s the best news of all: In a heartbeat YOU have the power and control to change the thoughts and belief patterns that no longer serve and support your quest for healthy living. You can put yourself back in the driver’s seat by being open and willing to dig a little deeper. You can learn strategies and techniques to take charge of your life

I believe most of us know what is good for us when it comes to healthy living. We have all been educated about the importance of daily exercise, healthy nutrition and stress management practices. Considering this, why is it that many North Americans continue to produce less- than- mediocre results when it comes to healthy lifestyles ? It’s certainly not because of a lack of information, resources, trainers and fitness club memberships. We are inundated with more than enough tools and support to assist us in manifesting a healthy lifestyle.

So what is it?

Let’s call it the “Inner Game.” It’s about learning to tap into the tools that exist within you – not outside you. Based on our current reality, external tools aren’t doing the trick. Wouldn’t you agree?

It’s my personal quest to wake up a nation of people living a lie. People buying into their stories making reasons and excuses why a healthy lifestyle cannot be for them.

If any of this resonates with you in any way, know that you are not alone.

Our mind is a powerful tool that we can train just as we train our musculoskeletal system for greater strength and stamina. While our body responds to physical force and exertion, our mind needs consistent love, care and attention to produce new and different results.

The first step is to make a commitment to YOU and start a process to increase your existing level of self-awareness. The second step is to learn to create and ask for support. The last, and most crucial step is being willing to step outside your current comfort zone and take some risks !

Life has a funny way of manifesting experiences, information, opportunities and people into our lives when we are ready for a powerful message or change. I believe this article found you and you found it for a reason: you have the desire, ability and personal qualities needed to take the steps to attain a healthier life.

The transformation begins with you believing in yourself and the magnificent being you already are, right here and right now. You have the power to create results at a mental, physical and spiritual level that will allow you to experience yourself and your life at a new level. 

Are you ready?

My upcoming articles will give you more clues about how to begin accessing your internal tools and applying them to your life immediately.

Cheers to living your best life style!

Linda Crawford – January 2006
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