Hey there. When it comes to living an inside/out life, your mindset determines everything. Everything inside you leads to everything outside of you. And this calms the storm. You know the storm. When you focus on things outside of yourself and your capabilities, nothing is ever enough. No matter how much you achieve in health and fitness, your career, or your personal life, it never feels like enough if you are chasing external validation.
People say it is not about what happens in life but how you respond to it. The truth is, your mindset is constantly shaping those responses. You are setting the course you are going to follow, reacting to the things that come along, and how you view all of this impacts everything. But when you are connected to yourself and working from the inside out, it takes so much of the stress away. You feel confident and capable in what you are doing. You expect obstacles, but they do not drain you mentally or emotionally because you are not constantly waiting for the next shoe to drop.
A big part of this shift comes down to self-talk. Some people are not even aware of their inner dialogue. They just notice when they feel overwhelmed. And sure, there will always be moments when life feels heavy, but when you come back to center, what does that inner conversation sound like? Is it encouraging and supportive? Are you honest with yourself but still kind?
When you take this approach with fitness, it changes everything. How you feel about the process, how you see yourself, and your ability to follow through all stem from your mindset. When challenges come up, you navigate them with confidence instead of feeling defeated. You track progress without obsessing over each individual data point. You focus on trends over time and use that information to adjust as needed. Over time, this approach builds momentum. You realize you can apply the same mindset to other areas of life and start seeing new possibilities.
And when you are connected with yourself, you begin to connect with others who share this mindset. That is what the YLFcommunity is all about. It is anyone working on the inside-out process. If that resonates with you, I encourage you to dive deeper. You already have what you need within you. Now, it is just about navigating your path.
If you are ready to take this process even further, consider joining The YLF Experience. This is where we take the inside-out approach and apply it to your specific journey with structure and support. Let’s build this process together.