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The Motivation Vampire

“I’ve lost motivation – I know without it I am held back, but I just don’t know how to get motivation back!”

How do we get motivation?
How do we keep it?
How can we keep the fire burning?“If I try this new program it might be what I need to gain the motivation back. A fresh start is what I need to get me back.”

This is something we have heard before in different ways. But be reassured that you are not alone. The confronting thing is that we need to reveal what is really holding you back and learn to control the “motivation vampire” head first.

What is the motivation vampire?

She can be the voice in your head providing you with reasons not to move forward.
She can be the negative energy that jumps at any chance to derail you from your goals.
She is not completely living or completely dead, lying in wait for a negative thought to appear then comes to life, sucking the life force and energy out of you, making you feel less than alive.
She can be hard to detect and hard to get rid of. If we don’t actively create a way to rid ourselves of her she will remain in your life and continue to suck motivation, life and positive thoughts from you.

The motivation vampire can feel like a force to be reckoned with when she strikes.

It is an easy option for us to bring out the motivation excuse when things are not tracking the way we want.

The reality however is that motivation (and your motivation vampire) is simply another emotion that can come and go. The moment we make and accept the realisation that motivation can come and go, and that we must adopt different strategies for success the more productive we become.

And the more goals we will achieve.

Just like winter cannot come without summer, happiness cannot come without sadness.

Motivation cannot exist without demotivation.
Periods of demotivation will come.
Accept it.

We need both “versions” of the emotion in order to know what the other side feels like.
Demotivation is not something we should run away from. In fact, it is an emotion that can provide us with a lot to learn from.
Instead of running away, we need to take this opportunity and ask ourselves the real questions:
Grab yourself your journal and lets get stuck in.

Step 1: Identify your Motivation Vampire

Where are these feelings coming from?
Where do you feel stuck?
What is going on in your life when your are demotivated?

First look to understand why and how these feelings have emerged.  Lean into these feelings (as hard as that may be, awareness is the first step).

Is there are pattern emerging, does your motivation vampire come to life at certain times of the month, or certain days in the week?

Once you have taken the time to collect the data let’s look to the opposite side.

Step 2: Identify what Makes You Successful

What is happening in your life when you are kicking butt?
When you are at your best, what does your life look like?

Are you training consistently, drinking a regular amount of water, going to bed at a certain time, meditating……what things are contributing to your success?

We often find it easy to determine what is not working, but when we flip it on its head we can struggle to determine what makes us thrive.

Take the time to learn and understand when you are at your best and document it. This will give you the information you need to build out a strategy to kill your motivation vampire.

From here we can create your action plan going forward.

Step 3: When You Are At Your Best

What do you need to do now to be the best version of yourself?
Determine your set of non negotiable markers that remind you to focus on what brings you success in your day to day life.

Write it down.

Refer to it daily.

Revisit it weekly and tweak it where necessary.

Just like any emotion, motivation WILL come and go. When we realise and accept that this emotion is a passing phase we are able to take back control and determine our pathway.

“We cannot thrive without learning to go inward”- Ariana Huffington

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It is important that you read and understand this document so that we are both on the same page about each aspect of your training. This ensures we maintain a smooth and professional relationship.

The Basics

Prior to Training:
Bring a towel and water bottle to all training sessions. Make sure you dress in clean, comfortable gym attire. Arrive 5-10 minutes before your session starts.

Your Package:
Your training package has been selected for your based on your skill and price point. We ensure that all trainers have a minimum level of skills, qualification and experience before employing any trainer. You can be assured that all trainers will be competent, courteous and committed to your success. If you feel that any of our trainers fall below the high standard we expect then we request that you inform us immediately- speak with Rochene Hawley.

Bring a towel and water bottle to all training sessions. Make sure you dress in clean, comfortable gym attire. Arrive 5-10 minutes before your session starts.

Changing Packages:
Regular training sessions are essential to success and reaching training goals. We do not mind if you change your training package with us after commencement of your start date. However, we provide our packages in blocks of 12 weeks and can be
altered a maximum of once during each block. This will obviously affect the amount you are charged. We are happy to do this but require at least 2 weeks notice before we can change this. Please discuss any changes with your coach.

Cancellation/Rescheduling Sessions:
To cancel or reschedule a session, a minimum of 24 hours notice is needed. Failure to do so will incur the full cost of your session. If you need to cancel within 24 hours notice for whatever reason (except major medical emergency or Act of God), the
session will be charged. No make up session will be permitted. There are not exceptions to this policy. It is every time wasting and costly for us.

We promise to give you the same courtesy and will give you 24 hours notice if we need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
If we give you less than 24 hours notice, the session will be made up for free of charge and we will buy you a coffee as well as an apology. We respect your time is valuable.

Sessions must be rescheduled for the following week only. Failure to book in owing sessions in the following week will result in a lost session. This is your responsibility not ours. Discretion may be given.

Late arrival policy:

(a) If you arrive late, your session will run to the agreed scheduled finish time.

(b) If you arrive late for a ‘Brigade’ or ‘Semi Private’ session you may not be permitted to join.

(c) If your trainer arrives late, the full session time will run or if not convenient will be made up at a more appropriate time.

(d) Failure to arrive will incur the full cost of the training session.

Financial

Training suspension:
Barbell Babes Brigade requires at least 14 days advance notice of any prolonged training absences.

Training and Payments can be suspended for a maximum of 2 weeks per 12 week block with no fees. Suspension fees longer than 2 weeks will incur a cost of $20 per week.

To cancel or suspend your direct debit contract, your must email admin@barbellbabesbrigade.com.au with 2 weeks prior notice to allow us to organise this with Ezidebit.

Payment policy:
Payment for training package sessions must be made in full prior to commencing the first session of the training package.

We will charge you up front for the 12 week block unless a payment arrangement has been established in which a 10% processing fee is applied.

We accept payments via direct debit, credit card or cash if paying in full.

Instalment payment arrangements will be direct debited via Ezidebit weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

By providing us your credit card or bank details, you acknowledge that you have, or otherwise do, authorise us to charge you (by whatever means provided or available) any amount agreed to be paid to us by you.

Cancellation for training:
Training packages are contracted for a minimum of 12 weeks.

A cooling off period of 48 hours is provided. If you choose to cancel your training package prior to this, a full refund will be given.

If you wish to cease your training package with Barbell Babes Brigade after your cooling off period has lapsed, a fee equal to 20% of the remaining balance will be incurred.

We retain the right to terminate your training package in the event of unsatisfactory performance by you or for any other reason. In this event, no refund will be granted.

Barbell Babes Brigade retains the sole discretion to determine when a performance deemed unsatisfactory. You agree that we are not require to give you any reason for our discretion.

Expiration of training package sessions:
If you reschedule or cancel your sessions we do not mind. However your sessions will expire in 6 calender months from the date of payment.

Privacy:
You understand that Barbell Babes Brigade collects personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act 1988(Cth) and the Privacy Policy.

Any personal information collected will only be used to provide you with training services and will be kept confidential between you and our trainers.

You grant us permission to use any photographs or videos taken of you during your training or competition, including any before and after photographs, together with your first name and any testimonial you agree to write. You agree that we can use those images and details on our website and in any other publication. You agree that no compensation will be paid or owed to you at any time for the use of these images and/or videos. If you do not wish to allow us to use your photograph or video in this way, please let us know.

Competition Day Fees (Competitors only):
Barbell Babes Brigade has a $150 dollar competition fee that is to be paid 2 weeks prior to competing. This covers our trainers entrance fee and time required to Coach your throughout the day. Our Coaches will help you prepare for the meet, tell you what numbers to warm up with, submit your lifting attempts and handle you throughout the event. We will give you peace of mind on the day.

Warranties:
You warrant that you are physically fit, have disclosed all your relevant health and medical history, and are in a condition that will allow you to participate fully in all and any training activity set by us.

You understand that Barbell Babes Brigade is relying on your warranty of your physical condition before allowing you to train.

You agree to assume full responsibility for payment of all medical expenses not covered by medical insurance that you may have which may result from your participation in any activity at Barbell Babes Brigade.

You acknowledge and understand there are inherent risks in participating in strenuous exercise.

Limitation of liability:
If you sustain or claim to sustain any injury while participating in any training session with the Barbell Babes Brigade, you acknowledge that Barbell Babes Brigade or your trainer are not responsible, except where the injury was caused as a result of
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