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Hi, I have a question about mental intensity during exercise and workouts. For me it’s one thing to be able to get myself to go to the gym. That’s actually pretty easy no matter what time it is. Doesn’t really affect me that much. But what does affect me is the actual intensity of a workout. I could be walking on the treadmill for example at a high speed and really push myself or alternatively I could just be walking on the treadmill at a relatively low speed and not really push myself physically and mentally. I’m wondering what advice you have for pushing myself physically and mentally. Like I said, it’s not an issue about showing up. It’s more an issue about pushing myself with intensity. Also, maybe as a side question, should I be pushing myself every day or should I be giving myself a little break and only doing that occasionally? Thanks so much!

Hi, I have a question about mental intensity during exercise and workouts. For me it’s one thing to be able to get myself to go to the gym. That’s actually pretty easy no matter what time it is. Doesn’t really affect me that much. But what does affect me is the actual intensity of a workout. I could be walking on the treadmill for example at a high speed and really push myself or alternatively I could just be walking on the treadmill at a relatively low speed and not really push myself physically and mentally. I’m wondering what advice you have for pushing myself physically and mentally. Like I said, it’s not an issue about showing up. It’s more an issue about pushing myself with intensity. Also, maybe as a side question, should I be pushing myself every day or should I be giving myself a little break and only doing that occasionally? Thanks so much!

Hi! I am grateful for you all to look at my question. I’m wondering if somebody can explain the difference between “spacing out” and a quiet mind. It seems like spacing out can happen in states of anxiety or maybe a loss of ability to observe thoughts or maybe a loss of focus? Whereas having a quiet mind seems focused etc. but still able to observe one’s thoughts? Can someone elaborate more or clarify? I find myself trying to determine if I am “spacing out” versus being focused and quiet. Thanks!