Why “I have to” could be holding you back

When it comes to balancing your hormones or building healthier habits, how often do you catch yourself thinking, “I HAVE to get a workout in” or “I HAVE to plan my meals for the week”?

Back when I first started focusing on my health, I found myself saying things like that all the time.

On one hand, I was motivated to build healthy habits and finally feel confident in my own skin again ... but I was seeing the work as a chore.

And guess what? That’s totally natural.

Our brains love routine and comfort…

Which means any time we introduce new habits or push out of our comfort zone, our brains see it as a disruption and try to resist it.

That’s when the “I have to” thoughts sneak in.

But here’s a mindset shift that made a big difference for me: What if, instead of saying “I HAVE to,” you said “I GET to”?

When I started framing it that way, I began to see these habits as privileges, not obligations.

●      “I get to work out” reminded me of what my body is capable of

●      “I get to meal prep” became an opportunity to set myself up for success

●      “I get to take time for mobility exercises” felt like a way to care for my future self

This simple shift doesn’t just feel more empowering…

It actually makes it easier to stick with your routines, especially when life gets hectic.

Instead of finding reasons to skip healthy habits, you start looking forward to them.

So, here are some questions for you today…

What habits do you get to practice this week?

How are they making your life better?

How do they make you feel about yourself?

Let me know — I’d love to hear what’s working for you.

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