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🤔 Change Your Narrative, Unlock Your Potential

One of the most transformative phrases is, “I’m the type of person who ___.” 

The way we define ourselves shapes our actions, often without us even realizing it. This self-image can either propel us forward toward our goals or hold us back. 

If you've been struggling to make progress in the gym, with your weight, or any other health goal, the mindset shift you need might not be about the work, but about how you see yourself.

It’s no fault of your own, either. It’s natural for us to feel locked into the lifestyle we’ve built. If you have a pattern of living a certain way and seeing yourself in one particular light, it’s hard to break that. Self-talk like, “I will never lose this weight,” “I’m simply not a runner,” “There’s no way I could ever do that,” or “Being fit is just not in my cards,” can weigh us down.

Instead, try telling yourself, “I’m the type of person who runs regularly, and I love how it makes me feel.” The stories we tell ourselves directly influence how we act.

Because when you believe it, you’ll act like it.

How to (literally) change your mind

So maybe what’s been holding you back isn’t the actual work itself, but the mindset it takes to do that work consistently.

Try to make the mental shift to identify as whatever and whomever it is you want to be. If you want to be a good runner, start thinking and telling yourself, “I’m the type of person who runs. I get up 45 minutes early to go on a run that makes me fitter and feel better. I eat the type of foods that nourish my body rather than weigh me down.”

• (Heck, just typing that made me get up and get the carton of blueberries out of my fridge to eat. Our subconscious mind is powerful!)

You can start by writing down who you want to be. Make a visible reminder of your “I’m the type of person who ___,” statement. Place this statement somewhere visible—on your bathroom mirror, your phone background, or your fridge. Let it serve as a daily reminder of your new identity.

Once you start identifying as an X, whatever that is, you start behaving like that person would act. If your mindset shifts, your actions follow. You reach for the blueberries instead of the cookies. You head straight to the gym after work instead of straight to the couch. 

At first, it might still feel a little forced or unnatural. Once you’ve been at it for a while though, these behaviors will become habits, and your habits become the norm for how you live. You’ll feel weird if you don’t go to the gym for a couple days, or if you eat poorly all weekend. 

Most of the actions we take every day are subconscious decisions, or at least barely given a second thought. Thankfully, we know that literally rewiring our brain—forming new neural pathways—is possible. It just takes some time. 

• Research shows that forming new neural pathways is entirely possible—even as adults. 

• By consistently choosing new habits that align with your identity, you strengthen these pathways, making it easier and easier to act in line with your new self-image. 

• The more you repeat these behaviors, the more they become ingrained in your daily routine.

A little “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality never hurt nobody. Because once you tell yourself you’re the type of person who ___, and then you actually do it, you are that person now! And it becomes easier and easier to believe it as the proof is in the pudding.

So, next time you make a healthy choice, don’t just think, “This is what someone fit would do.” Remind yourself: "I am the type of person who prioritizes my health." 

Start today—right now, in this moment—by making one small choice that aligns with the person you want to become. It might feel unfamiliar at first, but with time, it’ll become your new normal.

✅ Take Action

Every newsletter's Take Action section will invite you to take small steps to improve your health. Recognizing that we all have different capabilities, I'll offer three different levels of action you can choose to take.

Level 1: Start small. If you haven’t taken that one action yet, get up and go do it!

Level 2: What’s a habit you’ve been wanting to start/change for a while but just can’t? Write down your “I’m the type of person” statement right now to set your intention and begin the mental shift.

Level 3: You can do anything you set your mind to. And it’s even better with friends. Pick a cool event or activity that’s always seemed out of reach to you and ask some loved ones to prepare to tackle it with you!

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Keep moving,

Drew

The content in Move to Improve is meant to be informative in nature, but it should not be taken as medical advice. It is always a good idea to consult with a trusted health professional before making any major lifestyle changes that could have a significant impact on your health. This is not a medical resource, and any opinions and articles are not intended for use as diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment of health problems. They are not substitutes for consulting a qualified medical professional. Please think critically and take what I say with a grain of salt (aka don’t sue me).