You May Experience Slight Discomfort… And That’s a Good Thing
One thing I’ve learned through both coaching and my own health and fitness is that discomfort isn’t always something we should avoid. In fact, a little discomfort is often a sign that we’re doing something that will help us grow.
Changing your eating habits can feel uncomfortable. Exercising when you’d rather stay on the sofa can feel uncomfortable. Saying no to something you normally say yes to can feel uncomfortable. But if we always choose comfort, we usually end up repeating the same behaviours, and getting the same results.
I encourage people to think of this as productive discomfort. It’s not about pushing yourself until you break. It’s about becoming comfortable with being slightly uncomfortable when you know what you’re doing is moving you towards something important.
You’ve almost certainly done difficult things before. Every time you remind yourself of that and keep going, you build evidence that you’re capable of doing difficult things again. That’s how resilience grows.
Three Actions I Recommend
When something feels uncomfortable today, pause and ask, “Is this harmful, or is this simply difficult because I’m changing?”
Choose one small thing you’ve been avoiding because it feels uncomfortable and do it today.
When you feel resistance, remind yourself: “This is part of the process. I’ve done difficult things before, and I can do this too.”
This Weekend’s Podcast Pick
Guest Episode: What It Takes To Run A Business While Staying Healthy | Steve Dye
In this episode of The Resilient Life, I am joined by Steve Dye for an honest conversation about staying fit, strong, and healthy over 50 while balancing the demands of business, family, and everyday life.
Steve shares how his approach to health evolved from sports and occasional activity into a more intentional long-term practice, shaped by work, fatherhood, and the realities of ageing.
We explore the idea of success, the importance of resilience, and why staying physically capable helps support every other part of life.
It’s a thoughtful discussion about building habits, adapting to changing priorities, and making sure the “legs of the stool” stay balanced as life gets busier.
This Weekend’s Workout Pick
Discover What Is Really Stopping You Creating Lasting Health After 50
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The problem is turning what you know into actions you can follow consistently, especially when work becomes demanding, life gets busy, and motivation disappears.
The free W.I.S.D.O.M. Starting-Point Assessment will help you understand why you may be struggling to create lasting change and identify the areas that need your attention first.
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Chris Deavin
Founder, The W.I.S.D.O.M. Program
myHealthCoach.online | The Resilient Life
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