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by Tony Gjokaj December 27, 2021 3 min read
I listened to a video about mental health and finding meaning in your life the other day.
In it, came a part where Jordan Peterson was talking and he mentioned that from a psychological perspective: if you're feeling depressed and you have specific personality traits (like agreeableness/disagreeableness), do "micro-routines" - routines that aid you on focusing on the opposite side of your personality trait.
For myself, when I was deep in my depression, I was a very agreeable kid who wanted to please everyone even at the expense of my wellbeing.
Because of this, no one really respected me, not even my own friend group. I was regularly bullied.
This put a lot of pressure on myself throughout middle school and high school and led to me emotionally eating as a way to comfort myself.
I got overweight, and that made it worse.
It led to me contemplating suicide.
The single shift I made (that I didn't realize at the time) was exercise.
I worked on something a more "disagreeable" person would do: working on doing more things for myself.
This allowed me to not only improve my physical and mental health, but to serve you guys today.
So with some selfishness, I was allowed to be more selfless.
Now that you know that taking care of yourself is the solution, let's get right into the "micro-routines".
If you're not exercising already or exercising enough, this part will be helpful for you.
I like the term micro-routine because it means that you can start by doing this in VERY SMALL ways:
Exercise is one of the easiest ways to get started on improving our mental health.
Every one of us can do it.
We can all go for a walk, or a hike, or even do some circuit training (or metabolic conditioning) workouts from the comfort of our home.
You can see this example in practice with my friend Chris. I've been working with Chris to help him lose 150lbs and manage his depression with exercise.
He has been documenting his journey on our YouTube channel and is SLOWLY shifting to exercising frequently and eating better.
You can watch the more recent episode below.
What Chris is doing is more for himself — and taking SMALL STEPS to reach this goal.
If you already have an exercise routine in place and you've been seeing progress from it, let's take it further:
There are so many options of growth to choose from, and if you really want more for your life, start by making these small changes.
Now you know that THIS is what you have to do.
Do NOT think it is shameful to want more for yourself, to be more ambitious.
To improve yourself so that you can, in turn, serve the world in a better way.
I truly believe it's our duty to work on our mental health so that we can give our best selves to the world around us.
And I truly hope you take this as a call to action.
Let me know how it goes by emailing me at support@reforgedperformance.com, or messaging us on Instagram.
If you do need an action plan to get started, I created an eBook series for you all. It’s 3 hacks that boost mood & wellbeing. You can get yours here.
Until next time!
Tony is the Owner of Reforged. He is a PN1 Certified Nutrition Coach and has been in the fitness space for over a decade. His goal is to help millions exercise their way out of depression and anxiety.
by Tony Gjokaj February 21, 2024 4 min read
In the battle against depression, exercise stands as a powerful ally.
Yet, for many, the mere thought of hitting the gym or going for a run can feel daunting.
The key lies in transforming exercise from a chore into a journey.
A place where you not only become physically stronger... but mentally as well.
In this guide, we'll explore actionable strategies to enhance motivation, streamline the exercise process, and cultivate a consistent routine that amplifies its mood-boosting benefits.
Let's dive in!
by Tony Gjokaj January 25, 2024 3 min read
Did you know that our relationship with food is deeply intertwined with our psychology?
The convenience and allure of processed foods often tap into our psychological triggers, making it challenging to break free from their hold.
However, by understanding our behaviors and implementing strategic psychological practices, we can successfully reduce our reliance on processed foods.
In this blog, we'll explore five behavioral strategies that leverage psychology to foster healthier eating habits.
Let's dive in!
by Tony Gjokaj January 11, 2024 4 min read
Navigating through the challenges of depression can be a difficult journey for many.
In the quest for mental well-being, you know that exercise is a powerful tool to have in your arsenal.
However there will be days where you're not motivated... and only with carefully crafted discipline, can we do what we need to do when we aren't motivated to do it.
What exactly is discipline, and how can we use it on our journey?
In this blog post, we will explore the essence of discipline and delve into five effective ways to cultivate this invaluable trait.
Let's dive in!