Having a prep-is-miserable mindset can :
* Hold you back from your potential – How will you maximize your potential if you back off EVERY or even SOME of the times that you don ’ t feel motivated ?
* Create a bad habit – Peak performance is the product of our habits . Doing things the right way builds reliable positive habits that help you rise to the occasion when competing under pressure .
* Hands over the edge to your opponent – If your opponent is maximizing THEIR preparation and training while you neglect the same opportunities , you are giving your opponent a SIZEABLE advantage .
So what ’ s the solution if you experience this prep-is-miserable mindset ? Putting in the mental game and physical work when you are NOT in the mood can be extremely productive .
The reality is that you aren ’ t the first and you won ’ t be the last bodybuilder to struggle with their prep . And it ’ s the struggle to do what others don ’ t do consistently that gives you an edge . In fact , many winners will say the struggle was worth it .
With a positive mindset , you will see and seize the opportunities in ANY training condition or practice circumstance .
A positive , OPPORTUNITY-AWAITS mindset :
* Improves preparation – You are ready for anything . Your category being called on stage later than expected or the judges calling out the mandatories in a different order won ’ t determine how well you perform for example . Since you practised your posing at different times of the day and , with the help of someone calling out your poses in various different orders in practice , you will feel confident in your abilities to perform under similar conditions on show day .
* Increases mental toughness – Pushing yourself in challenging training sessions grows mental toughness . When you build your mental toughness muscles , you can flex those muscles in competitions and perform at your peak under pressure .
* Gives you a mental edge – When you are willing and motivated to do things that other bodybuilders avoid , you will have rock-steady confidence and know you can overcome any challenge throughout a competition .
So think of it like this .
When you don ’ t feel like training or don ’ t want to push during training sessions or do that extra cardio session or feel tempted to miss one day of posing practice , think about what ’ s at stake . Remind yourself how training will push you further along the path to your goals .