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The new year is well and truly upon us… but it’s not too late to create your list of goals for the year. In fact, procrastination is often a companion to inspiration. (This is what I often tell myself).
What I like better than coming up with a single resolution for the year, is setting a list of goals. Why? Because if you have one single goal, failing to meet it can be a severe blow to your confidence. If you have a set of goals, you are almost guaranteed to meet – or partially meet – at least one or two. The trick is to make sure your goals are not only reasonable and attainable, but that any bit of success will deliver growth that you can be proud of.
Not sure where to start? We’ve created a short-list of the best and worst BJJ-related goals for the year...
The holiday season is upon us. And with it comes paid vacation days, way too much delicious food, and fewer available days for training… because, hey, your coaches need to enjoy their own holidays, too.
If you’ve been training long enough, you’ve likely already experienced some serious FOMO (“fear of missing out” for you old fogies) any time you have to take a day or two off training. Excessive calories, combined with forced days off because the academy is closed, tends to sprinkle a little guilt into the mix. Silly, I know. It happens.
But it doesn’t have to. This holiday season you can choose to think differently – and act differently – in regards to your tumultuous schedule. Here are some tips to help you stay guilt-free during the holidays, and keep your body and mind tuned up and productive.
Welcome to 2023! What better way to ring in the new year than spending a few minutes thinking about your goals?
If you’re like me, you manage several resolutions for the different areas of your life… including jiu-jitsu! But what are some good BJJ New Year’s Resolutions? Here are a few ideas to help you decide, including some tips on getting them done...
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No matter how much we live and breathe Jiu-Jitsu, we are sometimes forced to take a break. Sometimes life throws curveballs at us. We might be in a great routine with training, working hard every day, and suddenly have to stop. Maybe we sustain an injury. Maybe we get sick. Maybe a crazy virus throws our whole country into lockdown. Regardless of the reason, time off can be tough. Where we would normally be spending hours of the day at the gym, we now have large gaps of time, not to mention pent up energy. It can feel frustrating, like we are not progressing, or even losing skill. Whatever the circumstances, there are many ways to stay busy and capitalize on the time when you can’t train. Here are a few ideas of ways to make the most of your time away from the mats.
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“There’s no risk when you go after a dream. There’s a tremendous amount of risk to playing it safe.”
-Bill Burr
