Language Is a Window Into Your Soul

The Interplay Between Words, Beliefs and Behaviors In Health and Fitness.

Our words, beliefs, and behaviors are critical in attaining the outcome we want in our health and fitness journey. The language and words we choose reflect our perceptions and influence our attitudes and behaviors. Using words that reinforce the beliefs we are actively choosing that serve and align with our aspirations can enhance our ability to achieve our fitness goals. Putting ourselves down through negative self-talk or limiting beliefs may hinder our progress. Changing our self-talk and being intentional about our words can positively influence our behavior and change our mindset and beliefs over time. Working out is not enough. Our fitness outcomes are a product of the interplay between our words, beliefs, and actions. Adopting a holistic and positive approach in our health and fitness journey can empower us to achieve our goals with ease.

In this episode, your host, Paul Lyngso, shares his most annoying trait, the interplay between words, beliefs, and perceptions, and how this dynamic trio influences our behavior and outcome in our fitness journey. 

Tune in and get insights on what you can actively do to change your beliefs and steer your journey toward achieving your goals.

Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Introduction to the show 

[00:20] Paul’s most annoying trait on how he uses words 

[02:08] How the words we use work for us in a two-way street 

[02:53] Aligning and executing our behaviors to get the outcome we desire

[05:21] A case study of a phrase that will destroy your life, “it must be nice.”

[09:02] How to change and reinforce your beliefs and be in control

[15:17] Choosing words that reinforce beliefs that are serving you

[16:49] What words, beliefs, and behaviors have to do with fitness

[18:00] Wrap-up and end of the show

Notable Quotes 

• Beliefs work in tandem with action; they go hand in hand, and over time, your beliefs change. - (12:01)
• Be aware of your language patterns, recognize when those patterns contradict your new belief, and come up with a substitute.- (13:42)
• Our perceptions and beliefs of the world inform our behaviors, and our behaviors influence our outcomes. - (15:19)
• Our language can be used as windows into our souls or the souls of others to uncover beliefs and perceptions that could be holding us back. - (15:56)
• Our words can reinforce a belief, so let’s ensure that our words reinforce beliefs that we’re constantly choosing and that serve us rather than reinforcing unhelpful patterns that are working against us. - (15:56)

Let’s Connect

Paul Lyngso (Host)

Website: https://thegoodshit.info/

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