James Patrick Lifestyle Training

When it comes to our goals, many will focus on the destination and forget to remain present. They get stuck in the vision. Remember, that it is the journey which brings the most value to the destination as it comes with memorable experiences, "blessons," and often tests our will and strength. While reaching that destination and achieving our goal is the reward, it is the journey which molds our ability to keep going for more. Respect and appreciate the paths you choose.

Some days, it's the simple reminders that do us the most good. Especially, with the state of the world today, when you may find it hard to smile or find the GOoD in the days...trust that you are and will always be enough and have enough to make a difference in some way. Don't dim your light for anyone or anything else. www.jamespatrickaz.com

Gratitude every day! You will have your good days and your WTF days! That's just part of the deal. Recognize that change is constant and we have no control over what will happen each day. Show up. Release expectation. For the love of all things holy...remove perfectionism from your life. It's not about having it all or being perfect 100% of the time. It's about the perfect MOMENTS we create which remind us what it is to truly LIVE and fully experience the adventures along our purposeful paths...always in gratitude. And so it is. www.jamespatrickaz.com

Wellness is a series of choices that we make every single day. While there are many things that are beyond our control genetically or environmentally; we are always in control of the choices we make each day to at the very least, lessen the potential for dis-ease and other impacts on our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well-being. The best part: it doesn't have to be complicated. Simple wellness begins with a decision to change ONE thing that will enhance your quality of life each day. Then, add new elements that fit YOUR needs, YOUR schedule and YOUR health goals and desires. www.jamespatrickaz.com

Tough love is a "blesson" if done the right way. I most certainly practice what I preach to myself. My approach can often be felt as blunt, yet I'm very mindful of the words I use because I do care AND I believe in reality checks. I witnessed and an individual today who was very clearly coming from a space of entitlement and all I could think of were these truths. 1) The world owes you nothing. 2) You are entitled to nothing. Do the work. 3) Know the difference between BIG TRAUMA and little trauma. Not everything is a battle to be fought or a war to be won. 4) There are far worse things that people are experiencing and healing from. Be grateful. 5) Sometimes, you do just need to get thicker skin, suck it up, quit whining and keep moving. That's my TED Talk for today...LOL. Happy Tuesday all!!

Be conscious of your mindset. I heard someone this morning simply say, "ugh...it's Monday," with the lowest energy. Nothing was wrong, but the mere thought of it being Monday was enough to create a negative space immediately. Welp!! Mondays happen every week so how about we shift gears just a little. The day is going to continue with or without you. So, be mindful to take time to yourself...even if it is just a moment to breathe and center yourself, regardless of what day it is. Mindful breathing reduces stress and resets the body to a space where you can continue taking conscious and mindful action.

"Lord, grant me the strength..." Some days, we may find ourselves grounded and yet the world around us can seem to be "a little off." The people around you may make you question how they "showed up" that day. The news may make less sense than usual. You may wonder if you're in a dream or living in some alternate reality. In those moments, remember to breathe. Remember to laugh. Smile and release attachment to outcomes and expectations that have nothing to do with you. "What's yours is yours. What's mine is mine." Then...go and do something that brings you joy and fills your tank!!

I choose YOU. True story. If you are a part of my life, no matter if it's as a partner, friend, family, client...It is because I chose you and believe that you add some value to my life. Now, make no mistake, there is balance to be had, because you must choose me too. You show up and give effort where others show up and give effort to you. I continue to do so and pride myself on the fact that I will always make time for the people and things that matter when it matters most. "I don't have time," is not an excuse. I am not a connection or person of convenience and I am not an option. Neither are you. So, in life, when you find yourself dealing with fakes, flakes and those who don't have what it takes...CHOOSE YOU and then be mindful of who you share your being with. YOU are amazing!!!

The goal isn't transformation in the phases and stages in our lives. The goal is to use the end result and apply it to up level yourself personally and/or professionally to go beyond what once were "limits" and stretch past the edge of your previous comfort. What will you do this week to go beyond what you once thought impossible or beyond your reach at this time? www.jamespatrickaz.com

What you see is what you get. It's called, AUTHENTICITY. I am fully expressed. Often, I will get asked if I really believe the things I post? The answer is, YES. AND...I'm NOT perfect, which is why I share it ALL. I make mistakes. I've hurt people and have been hurt by others. I own my strengths. I share my vulnerabilities. I don't try to be someone I'm not. I seek to understand. I love to walk in other people's shoes and see the world through their eyes. Leaves little room for judgement. I try pretty much anything (within reason). I enjoy life. I call it like it is. I can be blunt and offer tough love. Yet, I am empathetic and care a great deal for those around me. I am spiritual and I am a badass. I'm grounded in my goals and still have my fun, get a little freaky at times...lol and cut loose like anyone else. And ya know what!? When you live like this, people have nothing to gossip about and it drives them crazy, because I OWN EVERY BIT OF WHO I AM. No apologies. No shame. No regrets. How about you?

Get to it!!! I will admit to having moments where I am not particularly motivated to do much. I had a killer leg workout a couple of days ago that have left me feeling the amazing effects and soreness today from all the new things I tried. I could have easily laid in bed this morning and given myself the day, but then decided, even if I can't push myself as hard as I'd like to, it's still about showing up. So I did. Something is better than nothing. Remember that when it comes to your goals. There will be days you will rock it and days where you will feel like doing nothing. Show up anyway and even if it's a little movement...you'll still be much further ahead than if you had stayed put.