Perhaps you’re being impulsive, rigid, demanding, and dogmatic 😬 You can solve a problem by being rational, flexible, constructive, and science-minded! How exactly? By adapting to it using Dr. Kashey’s ADAPT Framework! A = Accepting Attitude D = Defining the problem A = Action planning P = Predicting outcomes T = Trying and tweaking For…
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Struggle With Analysis Paralysis? Read This!
When it comes to our goals, there’s a variety of reasons why we procrastinate. One common issue is perfectionistic thinking. We think of analysis paralysis as a situation of information overload. In reality, it’s perfectionism in disguise. We want the “best” possible avenue to success. We feel we need all the information + all skills…
“Toward Goal” vs “Away From Problem”
“What you do and what you want are constantly warring with one another.” –Dr. Kashey We all have times when what we want and what we actually do are not aligned. Said another way, we all have times when our behaviors don’t translate to moving us closer to our desired outcomes. When this happens, do…
What Gets Measured Gets Managed
What gets measured gets managed… if you use the data on purpose and with purpose. By virtue of the Hawthorne effect, the simple act of monitoring and tracking results in better outcomes. This can be applied to almost anything – behaviors, finances, what we eat, workouts, etc. The intent is to build awareness. If we…
How To Stop The “Unsanity”
Ahhh the old restriction rebellion guilt restriction loop. Sound familiar? One could call this the cycle of insanity. But… if we have control of our mind and body while willfully participating in it, then it’s not entirely accurate to refer to it as “insanity.” We knew what we were doing. We knew the misery that…
My First Podcast Interview Is LIVE! 🎧
I recently had the honor of recording a podcast with Tyler Cannon for The Cannon Dispatch. It was a laid back and fun conversation that felt like talking to an old friend, despite the fact that we’ve never met in person. We covered a bit about my own journey – the struggles I’ve faced and…
Carbs Are Not the Enemy!
Last week I had someone involved in my medical treatment care plan tell me to “watch how many carbs you eat.” It was well-meaning advice related to some temporary side effects of beginning new medication. Thankfully I know better and I trust the coach managing my macro and training plan, otherwise I may have been…
Leveraging Behavior
When faced with a frustrating stimulus, do you react or do you respond? If we’re honest, most of us would admit that we react in ways which hamper our ability to net positive outcomes more often than we would like. We throw adult behavioral responsibility out the window and the toddler takes over. Any stimulus…
Not Sure Where To Begin?
Do you struggle with turning knowledge into purposeful action? There is no need to over-complicate things! ✅ Focus on the big rocks. ✅ Implement good systems and processes. ✅ Collect data, identify correlations, and use that to make informed adjustments. See below for in the key components you need to ensure successful outcomes! Ignore the…
Do You Struggle to Stay “On Plan?”Don’t Eliminate… Integrate!
An TKN, people often come to us with a long-standing history of yo-yo dieting. It’s not that they can’t lose weight, it’s that they can’t sustain the weight loss. Why is it that so many people struggle with this issue? Obviously, there’s all kinds of factors which are unique to the individual, but there’s also…
Overwhelmed? Do This!
Overwhelmed by the idea of change? Lost faith in your ability to sustain positive, purposeful action? Discouraged by a long-standing history of unsuccessful attempts to make progress? Tired of the endless cycle of beginning yet again only to give up shortly after? Reframe the process. All it takes to overcome these mental roadblocks is ONE…
What Will March Bring? You Get to Decide!
And just like that, February is over, and March has arrived! I’d love to know… What’s one small, positive change you plan to make this month? How did you plan to implement it? The more clear your plan is, the better! If you need help troubleshooting how to set yourself up for success, I’d love…