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Writer's pictureMarcy Diehl

NOT A VERY POPULAR WORD




LET’S TALK ABOUT COMPLACENCY


Complacency on a health journey can have both positive and negative effects!!

Complacency refers to a state of being satisfied with one's current situation, often leading to a lack of motivation or effort to improve or change. While it may provide temporary comfort, complacency can have both positive and negative effects on our lives.


On the positive side, complacency can offer us a sense of stability and contentment. It allows us to enjoy all of our hard work and dedication to any given task or goal and appreciate the accomplishments we have achieved. It can also give a reason to take a break from the daily grind and allow us to relax and recharge. Complacency also has the ability to allow us to feel a sense of gratitude and mindfulness, as we learn to appreciate the present moment and each and every blessing in our lives.


Although on the flip-side of the positive there is typically the negative. Complacency can also lead to a lack of motivation and a loss of focus on health goals and any other aspect of our lives!!!! We may become less excited about our exercise routines, less mindful of our nutrition, or less committed to self-care practices. This can definitely cause us to plateau and slowly revert backwards on our health journeys and we don’t even see it happening. It’s a very SLIPPERY SLOPE!!! ( we sure as hell don’t want someone telling us we are complacent) our defense IMMEDIATELY kicks in!!! It’s simply human nature!!


When we become too comfortable with our current level of health and fitness, we will neglect some of he important habits and behaviors that we have developed and that have contributed to our success. This can result in a variety of different things that will happen that won’t make any of us very happy and especially when we have packed back on all of those lost pounds and our unhealthy habits have all crept back in!!!


I can not even stress this enough!!! It is so very important to create our own self-awareness and mindfulness in each of our health practices. This involves regularly checking in with ourselves, making sure our habits and behaviors are on point and making adjustments as needed. It is important to stay accountable to ourselves and making sure that we know to reach out and receive guidance and support from others when necessary.


Now let’s touch on how complacency can also really hold each of us back from personal growth and development. When we become too comfortable with our current situation physically, mentally and socially we may resist change or avoid taking risks.

It is exactly In these moments we may find it more difficult to be in the place where we would have typically taken chances!!! The next thing we know we can completely fall out of our daily grind and regiment where we have built up all of our confidence to succeed!!!

Complacency can definitely be debilitating and cause us to have a stagnant mindset that is for damn sure!!


To avoid complacency on a health journey, it is important to maintain a mindset of continuous improvement and growth. This means that each of us must continue in setting new goals, challenging ourselves to reach higher levels of fitness or wellness, and regularly taking a look at our selves and our progress.

It is important to stay motivated by finding new ways to stay engaged and excited about our health journey, such as trying new exercises, joining a new group of any sort, exploring different healthy recipes, taking a cooking class or how about seeking support from an inspiring coach!


Overall, while complacency can provide temporary comfort and satisfaction, it is important to remain vigilant and proactive in our health journey. By avoiding complacency and staying committed to our goals, we can continue to make progress, maintain our health, and lead a supper HAPPY JOYOUS and FULL-FILLING life!!!

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