Perseverance Yesterday we talked about conscientiousness. Today we will go over perseverance. “If you are going through hell, keep going,” Winston Churchill People with perseverance seem to be able to enjoy pain and suffering. By changing their perspective by seeing the struggle as a way of meeting their goals. Which is seen as pleasure. Perseverance...Read More
Conscientiousness Yesterday we talked about courage. Today we will go over conscientiousness. In terms of grit, conscientious people are thorough and careful. They desire not only to complete tasks but to complete them well. Do the job right or not at all is the mindset. They are dedicated to working and are capable of long...Read More
What is the main difference between people who succeed in life and those that do not? Recent research is finding that the one characteristic that is emerging as a significant predictor of success is not social intelligence, good looks, physical health, or IQ. It’s grit. Grit is living life like a long journey, not single...Read More
We’ve been blessed to have Progression for the past 10 years (since November 2009) and have had thousands of people come through our doors. I’m amazed just by writing that statement down. We’ve had many wonderful people on our team through the years and are incredibly thankful for the time we’ve had to be a...Read More
by Jennifer Grenell I was reading an article recently that cited research from Mayo Clinic that talked about stress and burnout amongst healthcare employees that leads to unhealthy behaviors. I can relate to this. I’m a healthcare worker. I’ve been to nurses breakrooms to see what lives in there for quick snacks and treats. I’ve...Read More
You have prioritized your health by being a member of a gym such as ours. You have worked very hard to get where you are in your health and fitness journey. Now you are about to reap the benefits. You are in one of the lowest risk groups in the world for being harmed by...Read More
Dear Fitfam, The coronavirus is creating worldwide panic, but we wanted to share some good news with you. First: You’ve done everything you can to prepare yourself for a sickness. Strong, fit people are hard to kill, and they bounce back fast. You’ve taken care of yourself, you eat well and you’re tough as nails....Read More
Pull-ups are the March Challenge. TWO circles per day(REP Based). Cross out the circle when complete. This challenge for most of us should be done in a gym. What constitutes a Pull-up. Any scaling variation counts. Video below! You don’t have to have pull-ups to do this challenge, just have to work toward them. =-)...Read More
By Jennifer Grenell A quick fix and dramatic results are what you crave. There is nothing more you want than to get to your goals as fast as you can, but it often feels exhausting and overwhelming. Vs. I need to learn habits that I can maintain long term. Taking the time to get the...Read More
