How To Handle the "Gremlins"

Besides not feeding them after midnight or exposing them to light, let's talk about how to keep the Gremlins in check at all times.

First, "Gremlins" are those internal thoughts that tells us that we can't be successful, pursue dreams, get that new promotion, can't change, etc. Everyone (this includes myself) has this internal voice and it often distorts opportunities that come our way. It prevents change, makes us victims, robs us of choices, links facts with judgements about ourselves, and creates enormous challenges that can stop us from potential growth. Gremlins are very sneaky... we hear them as statements like, "I can't do that because I'm not strong enough, smart enough, fit enough...." etc.

Learn to hear your gremlin's voice and move beyond it. A gremlins voice is disempowering it makes you feel bad, unsure, and that things are impossible or that you are not good enough. Your gremlin doesn't stop with just one simple judgement either. It validates that judgement with a perspective about some aspect of your life. Your true voice on the other hand is capable of making a neutral observation of your surroundings and feelings without linking them to judgement. This should lead you to a direction or decision that gives you a feeling of empowerment, happiness, fulfillment, etc. Learn to hear the two voices... this leads you to your CHOICE.

Look at your situation from a different perspective and then make your choice. You now will be consciously making a decision rather than just accepting the gremlins point of view. Consciously decide to silence the gremlin, take a chance and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. Don't think that this happens in one day. You have to make an effort everyday. I can tell you from experience that there are some days that these nasty gremlins get the best of you. It's ok. Just recognize it and move past it the next time. They key here is that you learn to recognize the gremlin and then silence it.

When Shannon first started at Crossfitworks, she told me that she couldn't run. She had every excuse in the book for me on why she couldn't. Last Thursday Shannon faced her gremlin and completed her first 1 mile run. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I have read all of the goals that my group has given me and I want to say that they are all achievable. All my girls.... sign up for the women's challenge, and you are halfway to your goals. The sign up starts Jan 18th. I better see all of your names on the list! Ryan, you and I are going to attack your goals fiercely and get you in top shape for those mountains. Elijah... we are gonna hit yours hard too (Don't question the technique, just trust me.) Brenda, where the hell are you?

"Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable." ~Emily Guay