In my post over the Driver, I went into detail about how You are distinct from your mind and body.

They are at your service, not the other way around.

But most of the time they sure don’t feel like it, do they?

Especially your mind.

Thoughts and emotions pop up all the time and can drown you or carry you off in all sorts of different directions.

And you now know just how important what you think is – both for your current life and the life that you are continually creating.

So with that, dear driver, I’m here to give you the framework to get your mind back on track.

It’s called the Mental R.O.A.D Map.

Let’s break this down:

The following is an excerpt from my book, Architect of Aesthetics.

For more on the book and to get your copy today, check it out here.

Now that you’ve got the mind and how it works figured out, it’s time to dial up the mental training. The process of training the mind is very simple. You’re a stronger driver than you think. I am going to give you a mental R.O.A.D map to put in play so that you will be able to drive that speedy stallion wherever you want to go.

Here it is:

1. RECOGNIZE
2. OBSERVE
3. ADJUST
4. DRIVE

You will use this mental R.O.A.D map and apply it in 2 golden ways each and every day from this point forward to optimize and refine your mind and your results in the gym and life. They are:

•  MEDITATION
•  DAILY MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

We will look at both. They are both important. Let’s take it from the top and start with the R.O.A.D map itself.

THE MENTAL R.O.A.D MAP

1. RECOGNIZE

Number one.

You now know that you are not your car, the cockpit, or anything that pops up on the street.

When you come across something as you drive or autopilot kicks in and brings up a thought, desire, or sensation, recognize that it has appeared and recognize that you are separate from that.

2. OBSERVE

Once you’re aware and disconnected from that thought, sensation, or input from the outside world, step back and observe it. Hover above it and see it from every angle to truly see it for what it is.
Identify:

•  WHAT IT IS
•  WHERE IT CAME FROM
•  HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT
   WHY
•  IS IT EVEN RELEVANT
•  IS THIS OF HELP OR HARM

Don’t cut corners here. Don’t make assumptions. Don’t jump to conclusions. Face it and understand it.
You will be tempted to react, but resist that instinct. You must view it as external to you. You are in control here.

3. ADJUST

After you see things for what they are and have all the info laid out in front of you, you have a decision to make. You must decide what –if anything – to do with it.

• DO NOTHING

Most things in life do not need any action. Redirect your attention and let them drift away and disintegrate or handle themselves. Your time and attention are sacred, and you don’t give it away to just anything or anyone. Reserve your right to do nothing.

• DO NOW

On the other hand, it could be that it does require action. Because you’ve understood it for what it is, you are in a better position to make the right decision and follow the right course of action. Trust in yourself, and make every action you take excellent.

• DO LATER

The mind constantly produces, and oftentimes you will come across things in your life that are valuable to you – just not in that moment.

Therefore, I recommend keeping a note app to record all of the thoughts you want to keep for the future so that you can review it later and plug it into your life.

This will supercharge your productivity and assist you in pooling information to make better decisions and adjustments to your schedule and processes.

For example, in your notes you can list:

•  Things you have to do
•  Information you need to remember
•  Books, movies, places, podcasts, etc. you want to check out

At least once per week – such as during your aesthetic progress reviews – fire this up and then allocate your schedule accordingly, plug in items into your MIM or wish lists, or file away for your personal reference.

4. DRIVE

Once you’ve done all that, keep driving and enjoying your journey.

More things will pop up along the way, and when they do, run through the process again.

As you go along, your skills as a driver will skyrocket and you’ll develop a sixth sense for every feel of the road and shake of your engine.

You will master your vehicle and be free to take it anywhere you want in the world.

TEST DRIVE

To help you in your journey, think of how you’d use the R.O.A.D map to respond to pain, hunger in a cut, tiredness in the gym, a rude remark, a great idea you have, a bad memory from your past, and so on.

The possibilities are endless. This method works for all.

Now let’s take that mental R.O.A.D map and put it into your daily habits and way of life to further engrain this way of thinking.

Subscribe below and stay tuned for how to do just that.

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