A bad day or a missed session isn’t a failure; it’s a moment. I reset by doing three things, and I don’t negotiate with myself on them:
a. Acknowledge it, don’t dwell on it.
I call it what it is, then move on. Rumination wastes energy and creates excuses. Progress is built on forward momentum, not perfection.
b. Take immediate corrective action, even if it’s small.
Maybe it’s a mobility session, a walk, breath work, or 20 minutes of conditioning. Action re-establishes discipline and eliminates that “I’ll start tomorrow” trap.
c. Reframe the narrative.
One-off days aren’t who I am; the pattern I build the next day is. I remind myself: consistency beats intensity, and adaptability beats ego.
The objective is always readiness — mind, body, and attitude. Reset fast, recommit, and execute.