Navigating the Highs and Lows: Consolation and Desolation in Fitness | Oct Coaching Message

In this coaching message, we’re diving into an exciting and deeply reflective topic that combines spirituality and fitness. Inspired by Saint Ignatius’s 14 Rules of Discernment, we’ll explore the concepts of consolation and desolation and how they relate to the ups and downs of our fitness journeys.

Just as in our spiritual lives, there are moments in fitness where everything feels aligned—we’re motivated, energized, and making progress. But there are also those tough times, when it feels like everything is a struggle, and you wonder if it’s even worth continuing. In this episode, I’ll guide you through how to make the most out of both phases and how to build strong, sustainable habits that carry you through the hard times.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Blending Spirituality and Fitness
00:36 Understanding Consolation and Desolation in a Spiritual Sense
01:06 Consolation in Fitness: When Everything Feels Effortless
01:47 Desolation in Fitness: Struggling to Stay on Track
02:50 How to Leverage Consolation: Building Strong Habits for Tough Times
03:34 Navigating Desolation: Simplifying Your Routine to Keep Momentum
04:34 Practical Tips: Journaling, Support Systems, and Staying Grounded
05:46 Final Thoughts: The Highs and Lows are Part of the Journey

This episode is all about embracing both the highs and the lows in fitness—because they’re both essential to growth. Whether you’re feeling unstoppable right now or struggling to stay motivated, I’ll show you how to make the most of each phase and stay connected to your “why” throughout the journey.