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November 16, 2017 By Robyn

Is This Useful?

The human mind is uniquely brilliant. Our remarkable cognitive capacity has allowed us to develop cures for deadly diseases like smallpox and tuberculosis, build skyscrapers and land on the moon.

But we humans have a tendency to misuse this wondrous capability.

We imagine horrible outcomes that are unlikely to play out. We lie in bed at night and fixate on our to-do list or the stupid comment we made or the email we forgot to send. We overthink, we ruminate, we obsess, we worry.

In short, we create a whole bunch of unnecessary suffering.

Getting in the habit of asking a simple question, “Is this useful?” can help curb these behaviors.

Whether we’re worried about the wording of an email or over-thinking the consequences of taking the 1:42 pm flight vs the 6:20 pm flight, our thoughts can become compulsive and quite frankly, debilitating.

The work I do with clients is centered around creating healthier habits – and building new habits requires space and energy.

Learning to disrupt and diminish unproductive and energy sucking thought loops helps to free up the space needed to take purposeful action.

Asking ourselves “is this useful?” helps us move towards the next logical question: “what is useful?”

XO ~Robyn

I work with women who want to learn how to create real + lasting health changes. We’ll use a sustainable, practice-based approach to build healthy habits into your life, one day at a time for an entire year.

As your coach, I’ll provide accountability + direction + support every step of the way. I’ll help you stay consistent, no matter what life throws at you.

If this approach resonates with you, CLICK HERE for details on how to work together.

Filed Under: Anxiety, Awareness, Coaching Tools

July 16, 2014 By Robyn

Airports, Anxiety and Overcoming Emotional Eating

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A few weeks ago, I found myself standing at the baggage carousel at Denver International Airport – overcome with anxiety.

It was Monday – and I had just returned home from a funeral in New Jersey – but the anxiety had nothing to do with the funeral.

In the past, I likely would have dashed into the nearest convenience store and bought three or four candy bars.

Snickers. Three Musketeers. Milky Way. Twix.

I would have locked myself inside a bathroom stall and scarfed them all down – one by one.

There would have been no savoring – just a frantic attempt to distract myself from the discomfort of the anxiety.

That’s not what I did.

Instead of devouring candy bars, I focused on what I was thinking…

“I just want to go home.” 

“I wish I didn’t check my bag.”

“If I didn’t check my bag, I’d be on the road already.

“I’m so tired.”

My thinking was causing my anxiety. 

Our thoughts always create our feelings.

I chose to feel the anxiety, rather than bury it in chocolate. Like I always did in the past. When I was obese.

So I stood there and repeated…

This is anxiety. I feel anxious because I’m thinking thoughts that are causing anxiety. Anxiety can’t kill me. It’s only a feeling. 

And I took a few deep breaths.

My bag finally arrived and I headed home.

The truth is – we overeat because we don’t want to deal with what we’re feeling. 

We’d rather distract ourselves with food (or wine or drugs) than feel. We make a conscious decision to distract – to cover up – instead of feel. 

And that’s okay – but be honest with yourself. Stop blaming the delicious food or your lack of willpower or the situation you’re in for your overeating.

You must understand why you’re overeating before you can overcome it.

Robyn Spurr is a Certified Health Coach, Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss. She helps women reach their healthy, natural weight and stay there without all the diet craziness.

If you’re interested in learning how Weight Loss Coaching can help you overcome Emotional Eating, consider signing up for a one hour Discovery Session. 

Filed Under: Anxiety, Weight Loss Coaching

June 10, 2014 By Robyn

The Implications of Avoiding Fear

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Fear.

It comes in pretty handy when we encounter a rattlesnake.

Which I did – while camping in New Mexico this spring.

Holy freaking crap.

Fear can save our lives.

But sometimes fear doesn’t protect or serve us.

Sometimes it holds us back.

And keeps us from realizing our dreams.

A few weeks ago an amazing opportunity was presented to me.

An opportunity to work with a brilliant mentor who could help me improve and grow my business.

I almost let it pass me by.

Why?

Fear.

  • Fear of failure
  • Fear of putting myself out there
  • Fear of success
  • Fear of this person thinking that I’m not good enough

I felt the fear…

…and said yes anyway.

Everyone experiences fear.

Fear is just a feeling.

It can’t hurt you.

Unless you consistently try to avoid it.

Eat. Drink. Run away. Hide.

Fear can shut you down.

Or wake you up to the possibilities.

What would happen if you felt the fear – and took action anyway?

  • Joined match.com
  • Applied for that dream job in San Francisco
  • Went back to school
  • Hired a coach
  • Asked for help
  • Said YES

How might your life be very different?

Robyn Spurr is a Certified Health Coach, Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss. She helps women reach their healthy, natural weight and stay there without all the diet craziness.

For more information on Weight Loss Coaching, click here.

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