26/11/2025
Stop letting the word “only” slow your roll. Your brain hears “only” and translates it to “not enough.”
This sounds like a small detail, but it ends up becoming a big hurdle when you repeatedly tell yourself you’re not good enough (often subconsciously).
Instead, replace “only” with “already.” This shifts your focus from what’s left to what you’ve accomplished.
❌ Negative Self-Talk (The “Only”):
“I’ve only lost 1kg.”
“I only trained once this week.”
“I only ate well from Monday-Wednesday.”
“I’m only lifting a little bit compared to someone else.”
✅ Positive Reframe (The “Already”):
“I’ve already lost 1kg! That’s progress.”
“I’ve already trained once this week.”
“I’ve already improved my nutrition on 3 days this week.”
“I’ve already improved on the weights I lifted last week.”
Upgrading from to already, means you will have momentum and that is powerful when it comes to health and habits.
Take notice of this over the next few days and tell your brain that you’re doing good and to keep going. This adds up.