Who thinks recovery = cold plunges, sauna, red light, foam rolling, creatine and getting more sleep? ππ»ββοΈ
Yes ... those are all forms of "recovery"! π€
The thing is ... RECOVERY isn't something you necessarily add ...
... it's something you REMOVE
An overcommitted schedule.
The dinner you felt guilty saying "no" to.
The volunteer role you didn't have the energy for.
The obligation you dragged yourself to because of FOMO π€ or because you didn't want to disappoint someone.
We spend so much time trying to "optimize" our recovery...
...while overlooking the fact that our calendar might be what's keeping our nervous system stuck in survival mode.
Your body can't exit survival mode if it's constantly running from one commitment to the next.
Time and energy are currencies. π°π°
Every intentional "no" protects both.
When our body isn't depleted of "currency", it has more resources to put towards repairing muscle tissue, healthier food choices and letting go of unwanted body fat.
Saying "No, thank you" β€οΈ is a more powerful recovery tool compared to the next supplement or biohack.
RECOVERY isn't an accessory to the strength and nutrition "training."
Recovery IS the training!!
What's one thing you could say "no" to this week that your future self would thank you for?