Feelings vs Actions
What Happens When You Stop Letting Feelings Dictate Your Actions
We’ve all been there. The alarm goes off, and instead of jumping out of bed, you’re tempted to hit snooze. Your body aches from yesterday’s workout, or you’re just not “feeling it.” But here’s the thing: the difference between where you are now and where you want to be isn’t about how you feel—it’s about what you do.
Feelings vs. Actions
Feelings are fleeting. They ebb and flow, influenced by everything from your last meal to how much sleep you got. If you base your actions on how you feel, you’ll stay stuck in a cycle of inconsistency. Success, whether in fitness, health, or life, requires showing up even when your feelings tell you to sit it out.
Imagine if your muscles only grew on the days you felt like working out. Or if your career progressed only when you felt motivated to work hard. Spoiler: that’s not how it works. Progress happens when you act in alignment with your goals, regardless of how you feel in the moment.
The Power of Showing Up
When you stop letting feelings dictate your actions, two powerful things happen:
You Build Mental Toughness
Every time you show up, you’re training your brain to prioritize commitment over comfort. It’s like a workout for your mind. The more you do it, the stronger your resilience becomes. Suddenly, the things that used to feel hard—meal prepping on Sunday, hitting the gym after a long day—become second nature.You Create Momentum
Action fuels action. When you push through discomfort and take the first step, you create momentum that makes the next step easier. Small wins compound into big results, whether it’s lifting heavier weights, staying consistent with healthy eating, or tackling life’s bigger challenges.
How to Stop Letting Feelings Dictate Your Actions
Set Clear Goals: Define your daily, monthly, and yearly goals. Know what you’re working toward so you can act with purpose.
Embrace Discomfort: Acknowledge that discomfort is part of growth. Lean into it instead of avoiding it.
Simplify Decisions: Remove excuses by planning ahead. Meal prep so healthy choices are easy. Lay out your workout gear the night before. Automate as much as possible.
Create Reminders: Use alarms, sticky notes, or daily mantras to keep your values and goals front and center.
A Real-Life Example
At Pork and Fork Preps, we show up in the kitchen, in the gym, and in the office every week—whether we feel like it or not—because we know the importance of providing you with nutritious, chef-prepped meals and showing up for our businesses and ourselves. It’s about more than just food. It’s about helping you fuel your body and crush your goals, no matter what your day throws at you.
The next time you’re tempted to skip a workout, order takeout instead of sticking to your meal plan, or put off a task, ask yourself: Will this choice bring me closer to or further from my goals? Then act accordingly.
Success Isn’t a Feeling. It’s a Choice.
Don’t let fleeting emotions hold you back from your potential. Commit to showing up, even when it’s hard. Your future self will thank you for it.