The notion that our own circumstances are “ultra-super-pink-unicorn special” sounds like a nice idea, but in reality is a slap in the face to those who have put in the hard work despite less than ideal circumstances now or in their past. What gives?!
Read MoreWhy do people self-sabotage? Commonly psychologists say that any number of factors cause us to practice this dark art. Everything from self-esteem issues and childhood beliefs to a fear of success. But it may also be another self-limiting motivator – the desire for the path of least resistance....
Read MorePerceptions: Good vs. Bad
To label a perception good vs. bad is to place judgement on how you are interpreting an experience. This is a tricky place in which to operate.
Not only are you navigating based on the feelings you bring to a circumstance in the moment, you are layering the constantly fluctuating colored lenses of perception. This combination causes you to categorize the experience even before you’ve tried it.
Read MoreTo be clear, exercise is not scary. And at TFW we will prove it.
You see, sitting on the couch and eating fast food is scary. Lifting a bar with weights off the floor while working out is not dangerous. Lifting too much food to your mouth without working out is dangerous.
Running, jumping and sweating is not going to disable you.
Cancer, diabetes and heart disease will disable you.
Read MorePeople are quite literally the only thing that makes this world go round, and our growing community at Training For Warriors-South Metro is no exception. The people we get to interact with each day push us to think differently, forge new relationships, and create amazing memories that can never be forgotten. There are certain people you meet that truly have a presence about them. A presence and energy that makes every person around them better (and want to be like them). Today's Warrior Spotlight, Couples Edition features 2 of TFW-South Metro's "Original 12" students: Sam and Sami Desposato.
You'll see that from the sometimes unbearable hardships we all face in life, that the way we decide to react can make all the difference in the world. Enjoy this amazing couple's story!
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