Strategies to Win #LevelUp45: Mindset

Mike Collette • September 30, 2020

Strategies to Win #LevelUp45: Mindset

By: Mike Collette (Owner of Prototype Training Systems)

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As we approach the start of the #LevelUp45 challenge (which starts Monday, October 5th), the team and coaches at Prototype Training Systems want to help you as much as possible in your journey. The #LevelUp45 challenge was created as an opportunity for you and the community to come together to build better habits. And better habits lead to a higher probability of you being successful in whatever your health and fitness goals are.

 

As you may be aware, there are 5 categories that make up the #LevelUp45 challenge. Those categories are:

 

  1. Fitness
  2. Mindset 
  3. Nutrition
  4. Recovery
  5. Personal Growth

 

Today, we are going to be discussing the proven strategies that will help you CRUSH the Mindset category in the #LevelUp45 challenge. Below are the 5 options that you have to choose from to commit to for 45 days:

 

2A. 10 Pages of reading a day or 15 minutes of audiobook

2B. Journal every day

2C. Meditate for a minimum of 10 minutes every day

2D. Gratitude practice- write 5 things you are grateful for each day

2E. Set a time limit to your social media to 20 minutes a day.

 

At Prototype, we believe that your mindset is a key pillar of your mental and physical fitness. More often than not, many people think that in order to improve your fitness, you need to focus on exercise and nutrition. The reality is that

 

Before we dive into the specific strategies to help you with each one of these options, we want to reiterate the general tips and strategies to help you be successful.

 

General tips:

 

  • Time block your tasks for efficiency and focus

 

Use your calendar to block time to get these tasks done. Set reminders on your phone to notify you to get it done!

 

  • Find an accountability partner

 

We have over 100 people signed up for the #LevelUp45 challenge, everyone should have a partner to help hold them accountable. 

 

  • Create a morning routine

 

Morning routines are incredible in not only starting your day but to help you check multiple boxes before your workday truly starts. Get up at the same time everyday and create a ritual that you stick to to help you be successful. This isn’t just for the next 45 days, this should be every day!

 

  • Keep your list of commitments on your mirror 

 

Having a visual reminder is incredibly important in being successful. Some of the most successful people in the world post their goals on their walls to remind them of what they are striving for each and every day. You can do the same with your commitments.

If you follow these general tips, you are 80% of the way there!

Now, let’s dive into some specific tips and strategies to help you accomplish any of the Mindset commitments!

2A. 10 Pages of reading a day or 15 minutes of an audiobook

  • Add in a daily mile walk (1 mile is roughly 2000 steps) + it will take you over 15 min to accomplish; listen while you move!
  • Listen to and from work commute (if you’re commuting)
  • Listen or read over your lunch break
  • Read before bed every night (less screen time! #Kill2Birds)
  • Replace social media time with reading
  • Join a book club, or better yet start a PROTOTYPE ONE

 

2B. Journal every day

  • Either do this first thing in the morning as part of your morning OR do this before you go to bed
  • Substitute journaling for social media time so you can #Kill2Birds with your sleep/recovery time
  • Look up daily journal prompts or get inspired by our Prototype Weekly Journal Prompt 

 

2C. Meditate for a minimum of 10 minutes every day

  • Take meditation with Coach Brain on Friday mornings at 7AM
  • Use an app: Download Headspace or Calm or Blue Zen App 

2D. Gratitude practice- write 5 things you are grateful for each day

  • Download an app for reading/journaling/naming gratitudes/etc. to use when waiting to pick kids up from school/practice or other small bits of downtime

2E. Set a time limit to your social media to 20 minutes a day

  • Leave your phone in a secure place instead of carrying it around. You will be surprised how often you check your phone out of boredom/anxiety. 
  • Set a dedicated time to check social media so you get out of the habit of boredom scrolling
  • Take social media snacks throughout the day where you just do 5 minutes at a time. Get in and out! 
  • Turn off “notifications” on your phone so you’re less prone to checking it
  • Watch The Social Dilemma on Netflix, you won’t want to use SM much more after that!

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