When I got sober, I did not feel confident…I felt much the opposite. What I had portrayed as confidence in my past, was a false identity fueled by fear, drugs, and alcohol.
In order to feel confidence, I needed to feel good about who I was. This meant I needed to feel good about my behaviors, and the way I treated other people. I began committing healthy behaviors and working hard to accomplish my goals. I was intentional about being helpful toward others, so I started to become someone I could be proud of. As I did these things, I would remind myself to continue and I would affirm my own positive behaviors to myself each morning.
Affirming and encouraging yourself is important!
The most important part of this process was having my heart in the right place. I needed to know what I believed, and why I believed in those things. Standing firm on my beliefs allows me to commit healthy behaviors and to avoid toxic environments, with confidence. I believe otherwise and I know better.
Do things you can be proud of, and treat other people the way they should be treated: with kindness. Stand for something and stand firm!
Be confident!
Neal
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK
Full Body Workout for All-Around Results
As always warm up properly before starting your training session and please consult a physician before starting a new exercise regimen.
A1. Dumbbell Goblet Squat - 4 sets x 12 reps
A2. Dumbbell Shoulder Press 4 sets x 12 reps
Rest 1-2 mins in between supersets
B1. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift 3 sets x 8 reps
B2. Dumbbell One Arm Row 3 sets x 8 reps
Rest 1-2 mins in between supersets
C3. Dumbbell Reverse Lunge 3 sets x 10 reps each leg
C4. Dumbbell Bench Press 3 sets x 12 reps
Rest 1-2 mins in between supersets
D5. Dumbbell Hip Thrust 3 sets x 12 reps
D6. Dumbbell Incline Row 3 x 12
Rest 1-2 mins in between supersets
Workout provided by: Juan Martinez at West Texas Strength Training Facility
Contact Juan at westtexasstrength@gmail.com