This is a lesson that pops up for me time and time again. Whether I'm halfway up a mountain or in the middle of a ruck run where I desire the comfort of my own home or car.

I believe it's easy to see seasoned lifters or athletes and think "they must never struggle with the mental aspect of training" but they are just as susceptible as anyone else to the negative thoughts.

Here is how I approach those negative thoughts when they arise.