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{The illusion of skill} - its role in your overall Health & building your self confidence # If you are familiar with psychology and in particular nobel prize winning behavioural economist & psychologist Daniel Kahnemans book THINKING FAST & SLOW, you will understand that overconfidence based on the illusion of skill is very common and a very dangerous tool in Wall Street, business in general and in appointments of CEOs. # We tend to think of people in positions above us as amazing, intelligent, & the superstars of our world. However studies have shown that the uncontrollable factors of luck, chance and random occurrence have over 80% influence on a large companies performance, stock market prices, trading, investment banking etc. Height is also a factor, most CEO tend to be over 6ft and over half tend to be extroverted - with absolutely no scientific statistic to back up their ability or performance over introverted or shorter people. # He carried out a study that proved the correlation of TOP performing bankers against their bonuses over an 8 year period and ended up with a score of 0.01 ( which is in fact a score of zero) - so in all honesty we have a stock market that is a gambling ring. We have more chance of making money if we are the bin man buying and selling on a 50/50 chance principle. # Warren buffet is perceived to be a genius in trading, but one of the biggest factors of his wealth is that because he is so wealthy when his firm invests the confidence of the market goes up and stock performs better than normal - because surely it's going to do well - it's Warren Buffet. However what this does to our minds is that we think we have control or "know" what's going to happen. When we don't. We then start to take larger risks and multiply this by thousands of people, we have a reason as to why capitalism breaks and fixes itself over and over again. # However this is not to say people in senior positions are idiots either. Point is, you can now use this information to look across the table at someone, as opposed to looking up at them. You're great. You're important and worthy. This is the beginning of becoming truly healthy. Understand your mind. (at Narrow Neck Beach)

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Decision making How to deal with bad days ? # Bad days are only bad if you perceive them as bad. We must align our own thinking into the bigger picture of life in general. Will we die by eating one bad meal? No. # Will we die if we miss a training session? No. In fact I say he who criticises himself for missing sessions or eating a "bad" meal is not a healthy person. # Whilst exercise, eating right is absolutely paramount for happiness, mood, sleep and promoting personal development & positive psychology. We need to be mindful of how we make decisions, when we make decisions and why we make them. It is an on going learning process. # These are my tips: 1: Write down your long term goals. Both personal and professional. . 2: re- assess what you have written. Ask yourself why you have chosen those goals. Identity the variables and reasons why. Remove the ego. This is how we become more objective and rational. . 3: Be honest with yourself. Write down the insecurities, write down your bad habits. . 4: Write down your good habits, positive characteristics, position in life and compare the two lists. Things aren't so bad. . 5: Do not dwell. Self critical thoughts and perfectionism are delusions. They don't exist. They are unproductive. . 6: Ask yourself and write down what you loved as a kid. Then go and bring those memories back to life. . . . Processing thoughts and becoming self aware is a huge part of becoming health and building exercise programmes from it. We think we know who we are. But really we change everyday and become products of external and internal influences. We should be continually processing and deducing our own thoughts so we can learn, apply and create. #freedomplan #mytinyatlas #yogapants #yogachallenge #yogachallenge #motivation #learntolive #learning #meditation #meditatedaily #mindful #traveltolive #passionpassport #travel_captures #abs #earth_shotz #familyfirst #beachbody #humanrace #movement #movementculture #movementartist #paleodiet #fatloss #weightloss #globetrotter (at Devonport Health and Gym Club)

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(FREEDOM EATING) - Freedom eating is a manipulative educational technique I have been using for my nutrition to help manage my macro intake whilst ensuring minimal stress and impact to my daily life. # Life has much more to offer than slaving over a cooker. Whilst I acknowledge the benefit of being organised. I value education and understanding food, nutrients, calorie intake and well balanced nutritional decisions to be much more beneficial. # Freedom eating is a long term eating strategy whereby I will state a goal, target calorie intake per day/ per week which changes according to my weight. From this you will be able to workout how much of each food group you can eat per day. You can track each meal as you eat during the day, without preparation. # Eat on the go, and when you start to notice the macros add up during the day, adapt meals as you go. Simple. # . If for example you know you have eating 100g of carbs by lunch and your daily target is 100g. Well then you know that each meal going forward will be protein and fat based. It will help educate you on the macro/ calorie intake of particular foods & how to be a bit more creative with food. # If we want to create an influenced Healthy Society, then we need to educate people, build environment where people can think for themselves. We shouldn't be creating unrealistic environments where people become robots and follow a plan without engaging their brains. . . . . #freedomplan #kiwilife #destinationnz #explorenz #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #inspiration #inspiretocreate #exploretocreate #educateyourself #learnlife #behuman #familyfirst #lifeincolor #movemore #movementculture #movementlifestyle #weightloss #loseweight #macros #foodie #organiceating #paleodiet #betterdecisions #decisionsdecisions #globetrotter (at Chester Bar & Restaurant)

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Freedom eating. # Freedom eating is a manipulative educational technique I have been using for my nutrition to help manage my macro intake whilst ensuring minimal stress and impact to my daily life. # Life has much more to offer than slaving over a cooker. Whilst I acknowledge the benefit of being organised. I value education and understanding food, nutrients, calorie intake and well balanced nutritional decisions to be much more beneficial. # Freedom eating is a long term eating strategy whereby I will state a goal, target calorie intake per day/ per week which changes according to my weight. From this you will be able to workout how much of each food group you can eat per day. You can track each meal as you eat during the day, without preparation. # Eat on the go, and when you start to notice the macros add up during the day, adapt meals as you go. Simple. # . If for example you know you have eating 100g of carbs by lunch and your daily target is 100g. Well then you know that each meal going forward will be protein and fat based. It will help educate you on the macro/ calorie intake of particular foods & how to be a bit more creative with food. # If we want to create an influenced Healthy Society, then we need to educate people, build environment where people can think for themselves. We shouldn't be creating unrealistic environments where people become robots and follow a plan without engaging their brains. #freedomplan #kiwilife #destinationnz #explorenz #auckland #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #inspiration #inspiretocreate #exploretocreate #educateyourself #learnlife #behuman #familyfirst #lifeincolor #movemore #movementculture #movementlifestyle #weightloss #loseweight #macros #foodie #organiceating #paleodiet #betterdecisions #decisionsdecisions #passionpassport #mytinyatlas #globetrotter #traveltolive (at Newmarket, New Zealand)

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Teaching Yoga in the park. The greatest satisfaction in the world 🌎 is helping another person. #movementartist #freedomplan #strenghttraining #flexibility #movement #movementculture #movementlifestyle #yoga #yogainstructor #yogainspiration #yogainspiration #yogaeverydamnday #yogamum #fitness #healthymindandbody #outdoors #coaching #personaltraining #positivevibes #behuman #humansalike #earth_inc #globetrotter #explorenz #destinationnz #kiwilife #auckland (at Narrow Neck Beach)

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When was the last time you mixed things up ? # Give this a go at the end of your next WORKOUT! # Too many people go through the same routine, over and over again. Without ever looking at challenging the body, challenging the mind. We always do what is comfortable to satisfy our ego. # I've been working on some pushing body weight moves & more explosive work. This was an absolutely brutal end of session burnout exercise. Body fat coming down week on week. # . . . #freedomplan #livingfit #pushyourself #inspiredaily #weightloss #fatloss #fitness #fitfam #personaltraining #mytinyatlas #globetrotter #passionpassport #familyfirst #artofvisuals #destinationnz #explorenz #kiwilife #aucklandcity #movementlifestyle #movementartist #strenghttraining #explosivepower (at Devonport Health and Gym Club)

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Do you struggle with confidence or mental health? # Did you know carrying too much fat causes inflammation in the body. # Inflammation is heavily linked to poor cognitive function and mental health diseases. # Follows these tips for a better fat burning environment. 1. High intensity, interval, muscle building cardio exercise regime 2. "Manipulate" carbohydrate intake 3. Drink lots of water 4. Create a small calorie deficit from your base metabolic rate of the number of calories you need to maintain weight & gradually reduce week on week ( depending on weight loss) 5. Eat more protein, it has a thermogenic effect when it is ingested the body (amongst other benefits) 6. Get a deep, productive sleep 7. Create your vision. 8. Live your vision, one step at a time. 9. Ingest plenty of antioxidants and multivitamins ( combined with exercise you are unlikely to overdose) most are water soluble and will come out in your urine. 10. If you get bored of your gym routine. Head outside. Head to a class. Work out at home. Do something different. Just ensure it's intense and in line with your vision. #freedomplan #athleticphysique #beachbody #athleticism #explorenewzealand #destinationnz #exploretocreate #fitness #physique #weightloss #personaltraining #coaching #learningbydoing #learnlife #fitfam #cardio #fatloss #loseweịght #kiwilife #beinghuman #movemore #movementculture #idoportal #inspiredaily #pushyourself #livingfit #weightlossjourney (at Mt Victoria Summit)

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Never forget why you train. Have a vision. Map it out. Take it one small step at a time. Always keep in mind and reinforce the idea back to yourself when you are exercising. Otherwise you will lose sight of what's important, lose faith & just go through the motions. # My top 5 reasons for exercising. 1. To stay alive longer and be able to move freely as I get older 2. To learn new skills 3. To enhance my mood to enjoy the experiences with friends & family 4. To build an overall fit, athletic, strong, flexible & aesthetically pleasing billboard model/ fighters style physique 5. To ensure my brain, sleep, hormones, body substances & chemicals are all in balance to help with optimal levels of happiness #freedomplan #fitness #learningbydoing #yogajourney #yogainspiration #learnhow #globetrotter #mytinyatlas #fitfam #weightloss #fatloss #behuman #movemore #movementculture #yogisofinstagram #instatraveling #artofvisuals #inspiration #motivateyourself #exploretocreate #destinationnz #explorenewzealand #kiwilife #physique #athleticism (at Devonport, New Zealand)

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The "why?" for practice, practice & practice, is that during the process you are being the most raw, vulnerable, exciting & happiest version of yourself. That is why we should learn, try things, experience new movements and exercises, because if it's different it's challenging, and if it's challenging it's the bedrock for the optimal amount of happiness. # There is some people who are genetically gifted, and that's great. There are other people who are skilled; and skills are developed through a working process. The process of repeating, changing & pushing the body & mind into a free flowing path of numerous destinations & experiences. # The process is the part athletes talk about being the in the zone, what psychologists call FLOW, the optimal behavioural experience for happiness. # Never forget that when you train. The outcome is great to create a path. But the path is the most beautiful aspect of learning! # Never forget why you train! Just be what you want to be. #thefreedomplan #beachbody #artofvisuals #healthymindandbody #travelog #instapassport #instadaily #2017 #physique #workoutmotivation #practicewhatyoupreach #movemore #movementculture #purenewzealand #capturenz #destinationnz #yogainspiration #yogajourney #weightloss #artofvisuals #mytinyatlas #learningbydoing (at Devonport, New Zealand)

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This is a snippet from my full body power & fat burning circuit! Getting #lean has already begun! I am also investing more time in my overall fitness, with speed & explosive power work! Follow this tri- set from my Freedom Training plan # strict back extensions x 15 reps - throw in some oblique work just for fun 😜 # vertical box jumps (not sure of the height) x 12 # Strict Bicep curls x 15 reps Repeat 3 times! There is more of this workout to follow......#freedomplan #freedomtraining #gym #circuits #cardio #macros #fitness #fatloss #athletic #athleticism #weightloss #inspiration #relaxation #fitfam #lean #iifym #workoutmotivation #instagood #healthymindandbody #physique #fitnessmodel #beachbody (at Devonport Squash Club)

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"It's all in the hips" they said. Hip flexibility will improve our squat depth dramatically. Especially those with longer limbs. The idea that we now live with minimal hip flexibility is saddening, as it was once a fundamental aspect of human behaviour. The squat position was once used for picking berries. . #. Now it is a trend for young people. It's almost got a cult following if you are aren't working your glutes (especially as a Girl)) then you are somehow failing as a gym goer. #. Unfortunately the squat has lost its "why," which is essentially to help create better posture for carrying out basic daily needs. It helps with minimising risk on the lower back (if performed correctly). As many of us now spend hours sitting at a desk or in a car. #. The squat can help with overall body alignment, as we get older are spines begin to round slightly, and we can become frail & prisoners within our own bodies. #. So yes it is all in the hips. Increase flexibility in the hips, move better, squat better and live in a more meaningful healthier way & it'll help maintain mobility in later life, so we can spend time with your children or grandchildren outdoors. That is why we should squat. #freedomplan #coaching #personaltraining #fitness #movemore #movementlifestyle #movementculture #kiwilife #aucklandlife #lifeisbeautiful #healthymindandbody #flexibility #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #exploretocreate #behuman #squats #yogachallenge #yogainspiration #yogi #instadaily (at Devonport Wharf)

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What is your bedroom routine ? I certainly couldn't get a proper nights sleep, without my yoga, meditation & reading routine. #freedomplan #kiwilife #explorenewzealand #exploretocreate #relaxation #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #globetrotter #behuman #meditatedaily #yoga #yogaboy #yogachallenge #yogaeverydamnday #yogi #instagood #instadaily #yogainspiration #positivevibes #timetorest #fitness #fitnessmotivation #mindfulness #healthymindandbody #lifeisbeautiful #lifestyle #aucklandlife (at Devonport Wharf)

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Practice this every day for 5 minutes if you want to learn new poses or movement patterns quicker than practicing for an hour class per week. The body is built for priming behaviour, it will begin to recognise repetition of the same movement. Just like you find the bite of a car, through repetition & failure. Never question your own ability to teach yourself new #skills. People never give themselves enough credit for what they are capable of. Head off the floor, engaged core and balancing on my forearms. #freedomplan #humanscreative #movemore #move #yogi #yogachallenge #yogaeverydamnday #whatdoessuccesslookliketoyou #fitness #inspireothers #motivateyourself #motivation #inspiration #movementlifestyle #idoportal #dailyyoga #instadaily #humanscreative #behuman #fatloss #macros #positivevibesonly #exploretocreate #kiwilife #explorenewzealand (at Narrow Neck Beach)

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I train so I can be a better & nicer person to the people I love. I train because it gives me more confidence. I train because I enjoy the process of teaching myself new things...... Why do you train ? #freedomplan #success_story #yogaeverydamnday #aucklandlive #kiwilife #motivationalquotes #exploretocreate #itsthelittlethings #smallmoments #inspireothers #mytinyatlas #thisisme #fit #fitness #newzealandvacations #motivateyourself #behuman #movemore #movementculture #yogachallenge #whatdoessuccesslookliketoyou #fitfam #globetrotter #innerpeace #positivevibesonly (at Devonport, New Zealand)

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Success is not measured with coins or notes! Success is not measured by capital gain. Success is not measured by how you look or what you have. Success is not measured by the status you hold or the title you have. Success is measured is units of love, intention, interaction, purpose & development of oneself. #freedomplan #fitness #health #inspiration #inspired #inspire_others #motivateyourself #exploretocreate #motivationquote #love_you #life_goals #lifeisbeautiful #fitfam #newzealand #aucklandlife #aucklandcity #kiwilife #aucklandlive #yogaeverydamnday #success_story #gym (at Narrow Neck Beach)

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Karateeee chop.... we took the mud baths a little too serious!! Lol #freedomplan #globetrotter #meditatedaily #movemore #movementlifestyle #aucklandcity #explorenz #mytinyatlas #vacationwolf #fijitime #behuman #exploretocreate #inspiration #earthpix #instagood #instadaily #instafit #havingfun #fitness #idoportal #yogaeverydamnday #yogi #yogachallenge #idwhiphisass #newzealandnatural #naturelover #travelphotography (at Sleeping Giant)

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Time spent in nature playing with friends was once such a term only associated with children. I can now say that I am determined to play more in nature as part of my fitness & self development program. Nature allows us to move. It allows us to let our minds run free. It allows our thoughts so shoot out across the sea into the abyss with no limitations. I try to practice being #healthy in all it's forms. We tend to have restrictions in our mind why we can't do things. Only in the art of pushing through these restrictions. Living inside this uncomfortable zone can we continue to grow and educate. Education is not about repeating the ideas of others. But it is to discover, to create & explore new ways to apply the ideas of for oneself. By oneself. #freedomplan #calibaby #californiadreamin #exploretocreate #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeverywhere #yogachallenge #discover_newzealand #aucklandlife #fitness #health_care #inspiration #inspiretoaspire #earth_shotz #vacationwolf #mytinyatlas #meditation🙏 #meditatedaily #globetrotter #behuman (at Devonport, New Zealand)