Is it an irrational idea?

Have you ever heard of irrational ideas?

I find that competing and pursuing many of the goals I have has allowed me to combat many of them.

Albert Ellis was the founder of rational emotive behavior therapy which helps you transform behaviors or emotions that do not serve you and which are driven by negative thought patterns.

One of his proposed 15 irrational ideas is that it in order to be worthwhile someone must be entirely competent and achieving in every possible way which, as an athlete in a judged sport, can be experienced often.

Just because you don’t look like Ms bikini Olympia doesn’t mean you shouldn’t step on stage this year if you’re healthy and excited and supported.

Waiting until you’re “there” could put you at Risk of never “arriving” because most competitors will agree that this sport is ever evolving much like our bodies.

So go get your feet wet or take that next step in your journey and celebrate your commitment to the process and the efforts you put in.

Another irrational idea is that one can be happy without any action. This is irrational because we are driven by “doing” and striving which allows for many opportunities for fulfillment. Sitting around doing nothing is not what our bodies and minds are made for even on a biological level! Sure we can save up energy but it’s so we can perform at a high level!

Competing requires us to take action daily. Even intentional rest is action. But this sport is not just about attaining a goal or a title.

Happiness and satisfaction is really achieved through the execution and proving to yourself you can overcome challenges and pursue something so passionately.

#BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY

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