by Louise Orders | Feb 13, 2020 | General
Another great example this week of how focusing on the growth versus the gap can keep things going in the desired direction. Yesterday one of our members was talking about her efforts to lose weight. After weeks of steadily losing, she’s at a frustrating... 
by Louise Orders | Jan 28, 2020 | Change, Commitment, General, Goals, Mindset, Motivation, Success
Maybe somewhere around the turn of the calendar year you made a promise to yourself. Maybe you started something new, or got back to doing something you used to do. How are you doing with that? Gone is the time on the calendar notorious for big ideas, grand schemes,... 
by Louise Orders | Jan 16, 2020 | General
That’s what consistency looks like. A marble for every workout completed. And a star on the jar when she couldn’t fit any more marbles so dumped it out and started again. That’s a pretty great streak. Built one workout at a time. Bonnie is joining... ![Streaks create habits and habits create outcomes.]()
by Louise Orders | Jan 13, 2020 | General
Amidst all the noise about goals around the change in calendar year, there are voices in that noise that understand how focusing on goals rarely creates success. Rather, focusing on the processes (actions) is what move people towards where they want to be (the goal).... 
by Louise Orders | Nov 5, 2019 | General
Something to keep in mind if you’re a recovering perfectionist; imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time. In other words, better to do something than nothing at all. This is a powerful mindset if you’re trying to build a new habit (or maintain an... 
by Louise Orders | Sep 16, 2019 | Dauntless, General, Health
You take your car to the mechanic when the check engine light comes on. (Well – maybe not right away, but you get there.) Do you ask him to just turn the light off, or do you ask him to diagnose and fix the problem? The light isn’t the problem. It’s...