Great in ' 08 - Part 8

We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them - Einstein


#8 More of the same = more of the same


Our brain has a control and response system, termed by Dr. Maxwell Maltz as a Psycho Cybernetic System. It's function is to protect itself from failure. This protective mechanism picks up any deviation from what it recognizes as normal (current self-image, expectations and beliefs) and corrects its course to maintain the current norm. Whenever you set goals outside of your current self-image, this system will cause distraction, doubt, fear, and sabotage you so that you maintain this image.


This self-image, includes beliefs about our abilities and limitations, whether we are smart, if we are to be successful or not and so forth. Some of these beliefs may have been true at one time, but are no longer true, nor are they congruent with your new vision or goals.


Have you ever started a diet and been excited for a few weeks only to lose motivation then feel bad about it and then rationalize why you can't do it? Did you join a gym, hire a trainer and then get "too busy" or easily side-tracked by a myriad of reason to continue after a few weeks? Do things seem to snowball and several weeks go by before your realize you are just not 'cut-out' to do it? These are examples of this system in action.


In order to grow and make significant improvements beyond your current health and fitness levels, you must recalibrate this cybernetic mechanism and create a new internal map of reality consistent with your new goals and habits. Did I mention this might be the time a competent health and fitness professional might be of help? : - )


Til next time