On this episode of the Stronger Revolution, we talk about Have to vs Get to. So often in life, we proceed throughout our day doing things we think we “have” to do. As a continuation from the last episode of the show on relaxation/stress, when we think we have to do something, stress can often enter the equation. We all have things we want to do in life. However, what we want to do, and what we think we have to do, can often conflict. It’s that conflict that shows up as stress. CHANGE FROM HAVE TO, TO GET TO Once you align what you think you have to do with what you want to do, then you need to change your language. You no longer have to do anything. Now, you “GET” to do everything. This paradigm shift will not only remove stress from your life, but will also fill your life with gratefulness. You now get to do everything you want. There are people in this world who would give anything to do what you are doing. So, remember, you have every reason to be grateful for what you get to do. If you are not grateful, and don’t want to do it, this is a big indication that you need to make a change in your life in the interest of making yourself happier. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING
The first way we can start to avoid this stress in our life is to accept that fact that we don’t HAVE to do anything. Except for a fear of negative consequences, no one can force you to do anything. If you can’t do this at home, we can help you to relieve your stress, just visit CrossFit in Pittsburgh and our trainer will help you out for the same. Your motivation to do something when someone tells you what to do is fear of the negative consequences. For example, you don’t have to do that work assignment from your boss. However, you choose to do it because the negative consequence of losing your job keeps you obedient to the request. If there are no negative consequences that you are afraid of, then you truly have the choice to do whatever you want to do.Learn More About THE REASON WHY SIGN UP FOR THE CROSSFIT IS OPEN? Another way to look at this is to note the things in your life that you think you have to do. Then, ask yourself if these items are truly necessary. This is the moment where you have the power to make a choice. Either you decide to continue to do those things. CrossFit gyms in Pittsburgh Or, you decide not to do them. If you decide to continue to do those things you think you have to do, then you must accept that choice and align what you want to do with these things you think you have to do. When you do that, the stress will go away.
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Every year, CrossFit kicks off the CrossFit Games Season with the Reebok CrossFit Open. Described as the largest and most egalitarian competition in the world, it is “open” to everyone. Over 5 weeks, best CrossFit Pittsburgh releases a new workout every Thursday night and participants have until Monday night to do the workout and submit a score on the Games.CrossFit.Com website. The top finishes then move on to the next step for qualifying for the CrossFit Pittsburgh Games. As we prepare for the Open to start at the end of February, many at Industrial Athletics ask, “If I have no hopes of going/don’t want to go to the CrossFit Games, why would I sign up for the Open. Here’s why: For those who do local competitions, there are constant tests of fitness. For those who do not compete, knowing whether you are actually getting fitter can be difficult. The Open provides us with a yearly test for our fitness. Are you better than you were last year? Did you achieve muscle ups that you couldn’t do last year? The Open also provides us with a set of goals to achieve. Last fall we worked on 3 month goals and everyone has asked to do them again. The Open gives us goals. It gives our training purpose for 5 weeks. You have to be strategic about your work/rest every week, making sure you are getting enough sleep and keeping track of your nutrition. |
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