Hi everyone, Carly Taylor here for this week's Mojo Monday. So I'm going to start today with a bit of self disclosure about something that happened to me the other morning, and I haven't actually told anybody about this, so you are the first to know. So I was doing a CrossFit workout and it was a really, really tough workout. It was very high cardio, and I'd woken up tired anyway, so my energy was low. I had actually considered not going, but I went because I knew I would feel great afterwards. But it felt even It felt even tougher than usual, I would say, because I was tired, and in the middle of the workout, I started feeling really stressed. So my adrenaline was pumping and my heart was pounding, and I was breathing really heavily, And while I was jumping over a barbell doing barbel facing burpies, I felt like it was actually at the beginning of a minor panic attack, which is something I've experienced a couple of times before, but it's really not a common thing. And then my mind piped up telling me that everyone else in the gym was bitter and stronger and younger and more capable than me, and honestly, I actually felt like bursting into tears. And I don't know if anyone listening has experienced this in an exercise context, but doing high intensity strain training can bring on a stress response because you are putting your body under stress. It's you know, the adrenaline is high, and your heart rate is up, and your sweating and your breathing is fast, and it's actually a good kind of situation. That is, or an analogy, that's what can happen when you have a panic attack. So I thought I would tell you how I responded to it. So of course my immediate response was, oh my god, what is happening. I don't want this. I need it to stop. This is embarrassing. I need to keep going. And then I caught myself because I knew through all the work that I've done that if I put my attention on these sensations I was feeling, or the self defeating thoughts that were racing through my mind, I would have a panic attack and I would burst into tears. I knew that putting my energy, my focus, my attention on trying to stop feeling like this would be counterproductive because I know that where our attention goes, the energy flows. So instead of trying to control or suppress these thoughts and sensations, I intentionally shifted my focus. I started to think about the purpose of being there. I reminded myself of the positive benefits this discomfort has on my health and my mental health and the aging process, which are all reasons why I work out in the first place. I thought about the meaning behind the tough workout, it's my why. And as I did that, I wasn't focused on the anxious feelings anymore, and they began to dissipate. I was able to go back into the workout and I finished it. And the truth is I was one of the oldest and the slowest in the room that dwelling on that thought wasn't helpful to my purpose for being there. And that's the takeaway. We will all feel anxious or panicked at some point this year. Some will feel it more than others, but it's inevitable because it's part of being human. We will all feel that racing heart, the clammy hands, maybe the stomach pain. We will all have unhelpful, self defeating thoughts that if we allow them to can stop us from being present with our kids and loved ones, stop us from being consistent with our habits, stop us from experiencing life and doing the very thing that will help us to adapt and grow. And this all takes training. It takes training to develop this skill of attention. And by using our attention and connecting with our purpose means that we can stay engaged in life even when it's tough. And this is how we don't miss out on the things that are important to us. And each challenge is an opportunity for growth rather than a threat to avoid. And it's about developing the capacity and the mindset to acknowledge and make room for the discomfort while taking purposeful action. So with all the goal setting and intentions that we've made for twenty twenty five, we need to expect these obstacles, Expect the hurdles, especially the hurdles that are in our head head. So when they show up, here's some questions that you can ask yourself that could be helpful. What can I control in this situation? And here's a hint. You cannot control your automatic emotions and thoughts. They come and they go in their own good time. But trying to control them is counterproductive and often makes things worse. Next question is what needs to be done right now? What do I need to do that's aligned with my purpose, with what's truly important to me despite these emotions showing up? Another question, how can I stay committed to what matters most here? And what are the opportunities for growth that this challenge may offer. We have to train ourselves and develop the capacity to keep going when things get tough. And what happened to me the other day? It seems like such a small, kind of insignificant moment during a workout, but it was an opportunity for me to practice this skill of attention. And these opportunities they show up in everyday lives. They are the baby steps or the opportunity to take baby steps of training your mindset and that muscle of attentional control and control what you can control, keep your attention on what matters and keep moving forward. And Marisa Shona Marita reminds us accept your feelings, know your purpose, and do what needs to be done. And this sounds really simple, but often simple doesn't mean it's not hard to do. And this is a hard thing to do, but with practice. This is how we can live well. This is how we can live a rich and full life. It's how we get stronger, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. So find those small moments and use them to train your attention and therefore training that inner resilience. So great week everyone, and I will catch you next week. See yup.

Hi everyone, Carly Taylor here for this week's Mojo Monday. So I'm going to start today with a bit of self disclosure about something that happened to me the other morning, and I haven't actually told anybody about this, so you are the first to know. So I was doing a CrossFit workout and it was a really, really tough workout. It was very high cardio, and I'd woken up tired anyway, so my energy was low. I had actually considered not going, but I went because I knew I would feel great afterwards. But it felt even It felt even tougher than usual, I would say, because I was tired, and in the middle of the workout, I started feeling really stressed. So my adrenaline was pumping and my heart was pounding, and I was breathing really heavily, And while I was jumping over a barbell doing barbel facing burpies, I felt like it was actually at the beginning of a minor panic attack, which is something I've experienced a couple of times before, but it's really not a common thing. And then my mind piped up telling me that everyone else in the gym was bitter and stronger and younger and more capable than me, and honestly, I actually felt like bursting into tears. And I don't know if anyone listening has experienced this in an exercise context, but doing high intensity strain training can bring on a stress response because you are putting your body under stress. It's you know, the adrenaline is high, and your heart rate is up, and your sweating and your breathing is fast, and it's actually a good kind of situation. That is, or an analogy, that's what can happen when you have a panic attack. So I thought I would tell you how I responded to it. So of course my immediate response was, oh my god, what is happening. I don't want this. I need it to stop. This is embarrassing. I need to keep going. And then I caught myself because I knew through all the work that I've done that if I put my attention on these sensations I was feeling, or the self defeating thoughts that were racing through my mind, I would have a panic attack and I would burst into tears. I knew that putting my energy, my focus, my attention on trying to stop feeling like this would be counterproductive because I know that where our attention goes, the energy flows. So instead of trying to control or suppress these thoughts and sensations, I intentionally shifted my focus. I started to think about the purpose of being there. I reminded myself of the positive benefits this discomfort has on my health and my mental health and the aging process, which are all reasons why I work out in the first place. I thought about the meaning behind the tough workout, it's my why. And as I did that, I wasn't focused on the anxious feelings anymore, and they began to dissipate. I was able to go back into the workout and I finished it. And the truth is I was one of the oldest and the slowest in the room that dwelling on that thought wasn't helpful to my purpose for being there. And that's the takeaway. We will all feel anxious or panicked at some point this year. Some will feel it more than others, but it's inevitable because it's part of being human. We will all feel that racing heart, the clammy hands, maybe the stomach pain. We will all have unhelpful, self defeating thoughts that if we allow them to can stop us from being present with our kids and loved ones, stop us from being consistent with our habits, stop us from experiencing life and doing the very thing that will help us to adapt and grow. And this all takes training. It takes training to develop this skill of attention. And by using our attention and connecting with our purpose means that we can stay engaged in life even when it's tough. And this is how we don't miss out on the things that are important to us. And each challenge is an opportunity for growth rather than a threat to avoid. And it's about developing the capacity and the mindset to acknowledge and make room for the discomfort while taking purposeful action. So with all the goal setting and intentions that we've made for twenty twenty five, we need to expect these obstacles, Expect the hurdles, especially the hurdles that are in our head head. So when they show up, here's some questions that you can ask yourself that could be helpful. What can I control in this situation? And here's a hint. You cannot control your automatic emotions and thoughts. They come and they go in their own good time. But trying to control them is counterproductive and often makes things worse. Next question is what needs to be done right now? What do I need to do that's aligned with my purpose, with what's truly important to me despite these emotions showing up? Another question, how can I stay committed to what matters most here? And what are the opportunities for growth that this challenge may offer. We have to train ourselves and develop the capacity to keep going when things get tough. And what happened to me the other day? It seems like such a small, kind of insignificant moment during a workout, but it was an opportunity for me to practice this skill of attention. And these opportunities they show up in everyday lives. They are the baby steps or the opportunity to take baby steps of training your mindset and that muscle of attentional control and control what you can control, keep your attention on what matters and keep moving forward. And Marisa Shona Marita reminds us accept your feelings, know your purpose, and do what needs to be done. And this sounds really simple, but often simple doesn't mean it's not hard to do. And this is a hard thing to do, but with practice. This is how we can live well. This is how we can live a rich and full life. It's how we get stronger, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. So find those small moments and use them to train your attention and therefore training that inner resilience. So great week everyone, and I will catch you next week. See yup.