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So you\u2019re keen to get out into the great outdoors and try running, hiking, or camping?  Maybe you\u2019ve created a plan for yourself but haven\u2019t been able to stick to it? You\u2019re scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook and seeing everyone else having fun \u2013 but you don\u2019t know where to start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ugh\u2026and now you\u2019re kicking yourself for not being able to do what everyone else seems to be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold up and take a breath. I\u2019m here to give you some fundamentals for mindset, routine, and daily habits that will help set you up for success and achieve your goals \u2013 whether it\u2019s your first 5-kilometre run, a day walk, or a multi-day expedition. I\u2019ve spent literally years developing my knowledge about all this by going through the trial and error of what works, and what doesn\u2019t. Below is what I\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll start by lifting the curtain on what\u2019s going on behind the scenes in your brain. From there, I\u2019ll outlined both a day and week in my life including what I do and don’t do, as well as some content I love to start filling your brain with the good stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve spent literally years developing my knowledge about all this through trial and error. Credit: Cheeky Weka Media<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a word thrown around all over the show. There are a bunch of apps that are supposed to help with it, and every second ad is probably telling you they have the solution to your problem. Maybe you\u2019ve tried a bunch of methods, and nothing has worked?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an analogy for you: imagine that your brain is 100 horses (stay with me!). Five of those horses are your \u2018conscious\u2019 brain, which you are driving in the direction you want to go.  The other 95 are your \u2018subconscious\u2019 brain \u2013 if they\u2019re pulling in the opposite direction, sitting still, or just aren\u2019t down with your plan, you are fighting a losing battle.  So much of the time we are trying to drive our brain with the five horses, completely forgetting about the other 95!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we talk about \u2018mindset\u2019, we are actually talking about something much bigger \u2013 and if we don\u2019t get that right, we can set ourselves up for failure.  The good news though, is that we can train the other 95 horses to all be heading in the same direction\u2026 and you don\u2019t need me to tell you that 100 horsepower is better than five, right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To train your mindset, you need to reprogram the subconscious and that is done through repetition and retraining. Think about it for a minute: how did you get to where you are now? By repeating a bunch of thoughts and behaviours over and over. So, it makes sense that to get to a different outcome you need to change both the thoughts and the behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to note that reprogramming your brain can be uncomfortable. Our bodies and brains are beautifully wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But the more we step out of our comfort zones, the more we reprogram the system \u2013 and the more we set ourselves up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To train your mindset, you need to reprogram the subconscious through repetition and retraining. Credit: Cheeky Weka Media<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your daily routine like? Maybe the alarm sounds, and you hit snooze? Perhaps the first thing you do is reach for your phone? Check the notifications? Maybe you scroll through Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, and feel bad? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now \u2013 what would you do differently if you wanted to train those 95 horses to go in the same direction as the other five of your good intentions? Your daily routine can either help or hinder you, and it will either bring you closer to or further from your goals. If you want to examine your daily routines, you can start to take notice of your behaviours and ask some questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this behaviour serve me? Is it bringing me closer to my goals? What could I do differently right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you do this, you are changing the routine of your thoughts which in turn changes the routine of your behaviours. People often think you need motivation to achieve goals, but that is wrong. You need a solid routine that you choose to stick to because it is going to support you to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, here’s a newsflash: you might not always enjoy it. Yeah, I went there!  Do you think mountaineers love getting up at 3:00am or 4:00am to hit their objective? Honestly, probably not (I don\u2019t, I love to sleep)! However, we know that the objective is worth the pain of the early morning start. It\u2019s that \u2018comfort\/discomfort\u2019 thing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A routine also provides a set of behaviours that allows you to be the person you want to be before you actually achieve the goal. Adopt the routine of a runner, hiker, or mountaineer and pretty soon you\u2019ll be one. When I first started running, I had just quit a 10-year, twenty-a-day smoking habit, and I had never intentionally nor willingly run a step in my life. But, I committed to a running program and the routine of a runner \u2013 and 15 years later, I am one. My running has taken me to some amazing places, and brought me a life I couldn\u2019t have even dreamed<\/em> of all those years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The objective is worth the pain of the early morning start. Credit: Cheeky Weka Media<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A routine can be broken down into daily habits, and when we break things down into manageable \u2018chunks\u2019 we are much more likely to succeed. The daily habits for success will vary depending on what it is you want to achieve. There are, however, some fundamentals that apply across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There needs to be a daily habit of training those 95 horses; your subconscious. If you continue to keep driving with only your conscious mind, you might achieve small wins but you\u2019re likely to miss the overall target. Training the subconscious mind can be done in a few ways including meditation and visualisation, thought work to rewire your brain, and coaching from a qualified professional. Whichever way you do it, it\u2019s got to be a daily habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing your choices is another fundamental. Of the following, which sounds easier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n