Negative Self Talk
Cherine Chinnock Cherine Chinnock

Negative Self Talk

The average person has between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts per day. And research suggests that up to 80% of those thoughts are negative — and up to 95% are exactly the same repetitive thoughts you had yesterday.

Think about what that means. Your mind is running a near-constant loop of negative, repetitive commentary. And most of the time, you don't even notice it's happening.

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Poor Sleep Hygiene
Cherine Chinnock Cherine Chinnock

Poor Sleep Hygiene

I had the best night sleep last night.  I was deeply unconscious.  I woke before my alarm.  I feel refreshed and ready for the day!  It felt great. In fact I can’t remember the last time I had such a perfect night sleep.  And that’s that problem! When was the last time you woke up feeling genuinely rested?

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Skipping Regular Exercise
Cherine Chinnock Cherine Chinnock

Skipping Regular Exercise

I want you to think about your grandmother for a second.

She didn't have a gym membership. She probably didn't own a pair of running shoes. She almost certainly never did a HIIT class or tracked her steps on a smartwatch.

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Mindless Snacking
Cherine Chinnock Cherine Chinnock

Mindless Snacking

Here's a number that stopped me in my tracks when I first read it.

The average person consumes an extra 300 to 500 calories every single day — without knowing it. That's not from meals. That's not from snacks they planned. That's from the eating they did on autopilot.

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