Lindsay ZahnerHealth and Wellness Coaching

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27 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this short coaching video, the speaker challenges the common self‑label of “not disciplined enough” and argues that such negative self‑talk reinforces failure. She advocates a mindset shift away from toxic positivity toward concrete visualization: imagine yourself already embodying the desired habits and feeling the associated emotions. By repeatedly picturing a future self who wakes early, works out, eats a balanced breakfast, and sleeps before 11 PM, you can rewire neural pathways so the brain and body align with those outcomes. She recommends dedicating ten minutes each morning or night to this vivid mental rehearsal, promising noticeable changes with consistency. The video concludes with a call‑to‑action to follow for health and wellness content aimed at women aged 40 and older.

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If you're one of those people that says to themselves, "I'm just not disciplined enough to get in shape," you are literally reaffirming that in your brain and physical body, and you will never get to where you want to be. You have to have a mindset shift if you want to be successful with anything. And no, trust me, I am not one for toxic positivity. I personally think it's pointless. What you should do instead is picture yourself already there, already doing the habits, already looking and feeling how you want, and then really looking at what habits you're doing to achieve that. What does your day-to-day look like? Are you getting up early and working out? Are you eating a healthy, well-rounded breakfast? Are you going to sleep before 11 PM? Picturing success and feeling those emotions is what will get you to where you want to be. You are literally rewiring neural pathways. So instead of telling your brain to stop thinking these unhelpful thoughts, you're going to start thinking of very specific emotions that you will feel when you have been successful. Do this to the point that your brain and body are in line, meaning you can feel these emotions as if it's already happened. And your body is convinced that it has. So take 10 minutes out of your day, either right when you wake up or right before you go to sleep, and picture future you. And if you do this consistently, I guarantee you will feel a difference. And follow for all things health and wellness for women over 40.