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Ain't Nobody Got Time For That
Eric Belliveau • Nov 19, 2015

How often do you take a day for yourself? A day to enjoy great weather, friends, quiet time on the couch catching up on the DVR, anything really as long as it's not "work". Some may say, "Yeah, I take the whole weekend." Others may say and I'm going to guess the large majority, "Ain't nobody got time for that."

Until recently I was guilty of the later and here's why.

There are always programs to write, sessions to run, classes to prep for and execute. The daily challenge to provide original and well planned sessions is real. You as subscribers want a workout that will challenge you and help achieve your goals. I take that very seriously, and that takes time. Time away from the office to plan and program accordingly.

In September I enrolled in the Ironman Coaching Certification. Becoming an Certified Triathlon coach was been on my to-do list for a while now. It's a natural next step in what I do at CPC and as a triathlete. With little hesitation and understanding of how extensive the process would be I enrolled. Upon my first login I was put on a 90 day clock to finish. To give you some perspective the program is an online learning platform consisting of 11 very specific and very detailed modules and 1 final assessment. Since September I've felt like I'm back in college trying to squeeze extra time into a day to get everything done. My 90 day window is closing quickly and the stress is mounting.

There is always a self-imposed expectation to train. Getting a workout in is not as easy as it once was before I joined the staff of CPC. I could train all day long and no one would miss me. Striking a balance between my time and the time needed to dedicate to the CPC subscribers is a challenge. Let me be clear, I love my job. Getting back to an "elite" training level is a stress that I feel. I don't want to be a flash in the pan. Will I ever make it back to Kona? Who knows. Will I do an Ironman again? YES! When? I have no idea.

My stressors may not seem like much but they're real. Each of us carry our own stressors. Life, work, and personal goals. All of which can very easily take over our week and before you know it, it's time to do it all over again. I am 100% guilty of working every day of the week and taking little time to rest and recharge. Amber blogged a few weeks ago about just making time and I whole-heartedly agree however, there are times when you have to put the to-do list away and enjoy life for a little while. Regardless, of how many sessions I have to program for or days ticking away from my Ironman Certification it is far more important for me to Take A Day. I'm more productive. I'm rested and looking forward to the week. I feel sharp and ready to cue up Monday 6am TRX Fit.

So the next time you find yourself trapped on the rat wheel just scurrying along slow down and remind yourself to Take A Day.

SK

The Meat Hangover

By Eric Belliveau • 07 Oct, 2020
When it comes to taking meat out of your diet, some people have the idea that they will only see positive changes immediately following this choice. While those positive changes are definitely part of the deal, so is an adjustment period for your body.

We're Trying

By Eric Belliveau • 23 Sep, 2020
We were all thrown on this crazy ride together. Emotions were running high but so were patience, empathy, inclusion, and respect. Most of us could rally behind the #WeAreInThisTogether manta. We wanted to do right by each other - donate to charities, lend a hand, check-in on one another. Do our part. As the days turn to weeks and the weeks into months these dispositions decayed rapidly. I know that this Quarantine order has been going on for a long time. I know that a great number of us do not agree on the why. I know an even greater number of us are “over it”. I am painfully aware of the difference of opinions surrounding the pandemic. It is impossible to NOT be aware of this. This leads us all to frustration, anger, resentment, and the feeling that you are not being heard. Very real and very human emotions! It is okay to feel this way. I am not only writing this from the perspective of a fellow struggling human. I do find myself struggling with everything I mentioned above. Not just daily but multiple times a day. My ability to focus has been challenged by my worry. My ability to create time for myself and focus on self-care has been derailed for fear of other things becoming more pressing. I work on this every day. I am not only writing this from the perspective of one of the business owners who were never given a playbook for this. For weeks on end I thought WTF happened to the business and how would our model need to change and remain viable, how each business owner had to either weather a period in which we were completely shut down or allowed to operate under capacity restrictions, etc. The unknown of what the timeline would bring and whether we would be able to continue our dreams or make an extremely difficult decision of not continuing. This still haunts every one of us daily. I AM very much writing this as a service provider! I am writing this as an impassioned human who genuinely loves what I do for a living. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have built a career surrounding something I get excited about every day. I am making a stand for all of us that make their living in the service industry. To the receptionist, hostess, waiter, cook, dry cleaner, teacher, technician, barista, utility worker, automobile service technician… It is truly impossible to be inclusive of everyone here.  No one human mentioned above asked for this ‘situation’ we are in. We are sure as hell trying to provide a level of normalcy, service, care, and happiness to the lives in which we choose to serve. With added restrictions, added expense decreased capacity and the fear of being fined or shut down for doing it incorrectly, everyday.

The Meat Hangover

By Eric Belliveau • 07 Oct, 2020
When it comes to taking meat out of your diet, some people have the idea that they will only see positive changes immediately following this choice. While those positive changes are definitely part of the deal, so is an adjustment period for your body.

We're Trying

By Eric Belliveau • 23 Sep, 2020
We were all thrown on this crazy ride together. Emotions were running high but so were patience, empathy, inclusion, and respect. Most of us could rally behind the #WeAreInThisTogether manta. We wanted to do right by each other - donate to charities, lend a hand, check-in on one another. Do our part. As the days turn to weeks and the weeks into months these dispositions decayed rapidly. I know that this Quarantine order has been going on for a long time. I know that a great number of us do not agree on the why. I know an even greater number of us are “over it”. I am painfully aware of the difference of opinions surrounding the pandemic. It is impossible to NOT be aware of this. This leads us all to frustration, anger, resentment, and the feeling that you are not being heard. Very real and very human emotions! It is okay to feel this way. I am not only writing this from the perspective of a fellow struggling human. I do find myself struggling with everything I mentioned above. Not just daily but multiple times a day. My ability to focus has been challenged by my worry. My ability to create time for myself and focus on self-care has been derailed for fear of other things becoming more pressing. I work on this every day. I am not only writing this from the perspective of one of the business owners who were never given a playbook for this. For weeks on end I thought WTF happened to the business and how would our model need to change and remain viable, how each business owner had to either weather a period in which we were completely shut down or allowed to operate under capacity restrictions, etc. The unknown of what the timeline would bring and whether we would be able to continue our dreams or make an extremely difficult decision of not continuing. This still haunts every one of us daily. I AM very much writing this as a service provider! I am writing this as an impassioned human who genuinely loves what I do for a living. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have built a career surrounding something I get excited about every day. I am making a stand for all of us that make their living in the service industry. To the receptionist, hostess, waiter, cook, dry cleaner, teacher, technician, barista, utility worker, automobile service technician… It is truly impossible to be inclusive of everyone here.  No one human mentioned above asked for this ‘situation’ we are in. We are sure as hell trying to provide a level of normalcy, service, care, and happiness to the lives in which we choose to serve. With added restrictions, added expense decreased capacity and the fear of being fined or shut down for doing it incorrectly, everyday.
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