5 Ways To Succeed

Dr Lucy here. This week I failed.

I failed to send the Friday 5 at 5 email out on Friday. Hence it's coming to you on Sunday at 6.

Now I know in the grand scheme of things, this is not a big failure but as someone who likes to follow through on commitments, it doesn't align with my core values and so it feels like a failure.

I did, however, have a win! I have done and paid my quarterly tax thingy on time (which I forgot to do last month!)

Our brains are hard-wired to emphasise the negative and minimise the positive. We need to actively counter this inbuilt bias.

This is a skill- It doesn't just happen!

Today, we're focusing on a crucial mindset shift that can transform your journey towards better health and overall well-being: turning failure into success. We've all experienced setbacks on our path to a healthier lifestyle.

Whether it's a momentary lapse in your low carb nutrition plan, a missed workout, or a night of poor sleep or forgetting to pay your bills on time (hee-hee), these "failures" can often leave us feeling discouraged. However, with the right mindset, these stumbling blocks can become stepping stones to greater success.

Here are 5 actionable steps to help you reframe failure and use it as a catalyst for success:

#1 - Embrace the Learning Opportunity

Instead of viewing failure as a dead end, see it as a valuable lesson. Ask yourself:

• What can I learn from this experience?
• How can I use this information to improve my approach?

By shifting your perspective to one of curiosity rather than criticism, you transform setbacks into opportunities for growth and self-improvement.

#2 - Practice Self-Compassion

Be kind to yourself when things don't go as planned. Treat yourself with the same compassion you'd offer a friend facing a similar situation. Remember:

• Self-criticism rarely leads to positive change; you cannot hate yourself thin or berate yourself well
• Acknowledging your efforts, regardless of the outcome, builds resilience-Focus on how far you have come

Cultivating self-compassion will help you bounce back faster and maintain motivation for your health goals.

#3 - Acknowledge and Celebrate Wins

Success isn't always about achieving perfection. It's about progress and consistency over time. Try this:

• Set realistic, incremental goals
• Celebrate small wins along the way. How many of you have done this?
• View "failures" as necessary steps in your journey towards better health

By redefining success, you'll find more reasons to stay motivated and keep pushing forward.

#4 - Develop a Growth Mindset

Adopt the belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning. This mindset shift can dramatically impact how you approach challenges:

• Replace "I can't" with "I can't yet"
• Focus on the process of improvement rather than fixed outcomes
• Seek out challenges as opportunities to grow

A growth mindset will help you persist in the face of obstacles and see potential where others see limitations.

#5 - Take Inspired Action

Use the energy from your setbacks to fuel positive change:

• Identify one small, concrete step you can take immediately
• Create an action plan to address the root cause of the setback
• Reach out to your support network for encouragement and accountability

By taking inspired action, you transform negative emotions into productive energy, propelling you towards your health goals. This is called Momentum!

Remember, every success story is built on a foundation of lessons learned from failures. By implementing these strategies, you're not just overcoming setbacks – you're building the resilience and wisdom needed for long-term success in your health journey. Here's to turning your failures into fuel for success!

Your success is inevitable!

At Real Life Medicine, we know that the pillars of good health are

1. To improve your metabolism with the 6 S's.

• Sustenance
• Sleep
• Stress management
• Strength
• Social connection
• Sunshine

2. To develop mindset skills so you can implement the 6 S's not just for a day or a week but for the long term.

With love and great health

Dr Lucy and Dr Mary XX

Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy are the founders of Real Life Medicine. They help women who have been on every diet under the sun, optimise their health and achieve long lasting weight loss without feeling miserable or deprived.

They do this with their 3 step framework that

• Improves metabolism
• Develops mindset skills
• Provides tools to implement it easily into busy lives

With this comes increased energy, vitality and confidence.

You can avoid chronic disease and stop living life on the sidelines!