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How to let negativity bounce off of you…

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by

Erick
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I don’t know if you need to hear this today or not… but …  

… Everyone — and I mean everyone! (even me) —  

— struggles with their motivation and mindset sometimes. 

But that doesn’t mean you give up. 

Instead, you have to get tactical.  

Get actionable  

So today you’re being given a couple of simple tools you can use to keep yourself on track when you’re not feeling it. 

They’re affirmations and intentions — and they might be different than you think!  

I wasn’t big on these 2 tools back in my beginning Personal Training days, but the more experience I gained…  

… and the more I discovered many of the REAL reasons people fail on their respective health/fitness journeys…  

… I realized how these 2 tools can certainly help one stay on the Path.  

Affirmations and intentions can sometimes be lumped into the “woo-woo” — category but they’re actually backed by science and studies. 

☑️ Affirmations boost brain activity, help you stick with healthy habits, improve self-control, and even help you feel happier and more fulfilled. 

☑️ Intentions can help motivate you to follow through on your specific goals.  

Together, they help you build momentum.  

Help make the step in front of you easier than the last.  

But what’s the difference? Here’s one way to think of them: 

🛡Affirmations are like a Warrior’s armor — protecting you from negativity and distractions by keeping them from you. 


🛡 Intentions are all about the things you do UNDERNEATH your armor to make your goals a reality! 

Affirmations vs. Intentions 

Affirmations are: 

  • focused on changing beliefs and attitudes 
  • aspirational — helping you change or create a positive thought pattern 
  • usually have a longer-term focus 

Here are a few examples of healthy affirmations: 

  • I am strong, healthy, and full of energy 
  • My body is resilient, capable, and strong 
  • I respect my body with nourishing food and regular exercise 

I’ll never forget a video that one of your fellow Workout Heroes, Dee, told me about a few years ago.

It was of this cute little kid, maybe 3 or 4 years old…

… repeating these 3 affirmations over and over again on his way walking to school:

“I am smart”  

“I am blessed”  

“I can do ANYTHING!!!!!”

As for intentions, they are: 

  • focused on guiding your actions or behaviors 
  • practical, focusing on how you want to live, act, or what you want to achieve 
  • usually focused on your day or a specific task 

Here are some examples of intentions: 

  • I’m going to give it 100% during my workout today 
  • My food choices today will support my health and fitness goals 
  • Today I will listen to my body and rest when needed 

When was the last time you set an intention for the day?  

When you repeated a couple of affirmations to be like that armor and protect you? 

It’s a good day to change that now 😉 

Your Guide & biggest fan,

Erick – owner of Workout Hero Club

P.S. “You are smart, you are blessed, you can do ANYTHING!”  

P.P.S. You know what also helps with motivation? Having a coach/trainer to lean on when you get stuck — especially if you’re stuck in a pattern of starting, stopping, and beating yourself up for it.  

Sometimes just having someone there to nudge you when you need it — or let you know you’re NOT crazy for needing a break can be the difference between giving up and staying on track.  


Grab a spot on my calendar here whenever you’re ready to explore that kind of support!