Let’s get real—consistency isn’t about feeling motivated. It’s about showing up no matter what.Do you ever wake up and not feel like doing the work? The gym, the journaling, the hard conversations, the deep inner work? We’ve all been there. But here’s the truth…👉 Emotional fitness is the key.👉 How you FEEL doesn’t determine what you DO.👉 The only way through is through.Most men numb, avoid, or push their emotions down, thinking it’ll make them stronger. But real strength? That’s built when you face it, feel it, and still get sh*t done.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down:✅ Why emotional fitness is the secret weapon for consistency✅ The difference between numbing and regulating your emotions✅ The long-game mindset that separates men who stay stuck from those who level upLet’s get into it. 🔥1. CONSISTENCY IS BUILT IN THE MOMENTS YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE ITLet me keep it real—there’s plenty of days I don’t feel like showing up.Just last week, I woke up feeling drained. Tired from running the pet biz, coaching, managing life’s chaos… everything in me wanted to say, ‘F* it, I’ll take today off.’**But here’s what I know: Skipping today makes tomorrow even harder.Emotional fitness is about knowing that your feelings don’t dictate your actions.🔥 Real talk: The most successful, disciplined men aren’t the ones who always feel motivated. They’re the ones who’ve trained themselves to show up even when they don’t want to.👉 That’s emotional fitness.2. STOP NUMBING & START FEELING: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AVOIDANCE & REGULATIONMost men have one default move when emotions hit: Avoid, distract, or numb.I used to do this too—scrolling, eating junk, zoning out, doing anything but sitting with what I was actually feeling.But here’s the problem: What you resist, persists. The emotions don’t disappear—they just show up later in worse ways.Instead of numbing, you have to feel THROUGH it.💡 EXAMPLE:There was a time when I kept ignoring my stress. I pushed through, forced myself to ‘man up,’ and kept grinding.Until one day, it all hit at once. Anxiety, burnout, frustration—I had no control over it because I never dealt with it when it came up.That’s when I learned that emotional regulation is everything.👉 Find your emotional regulation tools.Some men need movement—go hit the gym.Some need stillness—breathe, meditate, journal.Some need connection—talk to a brother who gets it.It’s not about avoiding emotions—it’s about learning how to process them in a way that keeps you moving forward.3. COMMIT TO THE LONG GAME: EMOTIONAL FITNESS IS A LIFELONG PRACTICEJust like physical fitness, emotional fitness is built over time.You don’t hit the gym once and expect to be strong forever—you train consistently. Same with emotional work.This isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about becoming the kind of man who can handle anything life throws at him.🔥 Personal Shift:When I first started this journey, I thought discipline meant ignoring how I felt.Now I realize? It’s about mastering how I respond to my emotions.The difference between a man who stays stuck and a man who evolves is whether or not he commits to the long game.👉 The work never stops. But neither do the rewards.So here’s the takeaway:Stop waiting to ‘feel like it.’ Show up regardless.Don’t numb—process. Find your emotional regulation tools.Commit to the long game. Emotional fitness is a lifelong practice.If this episode hit home, screenshot it, share it on your story, and tag me:https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithmario/And if you’re ready to build a fit mind & fit body with men who get it—DM me ‘EMOTIONAL FITNESS’ and let’s get you locked in.💪 Until next time—feel through it, stay consistent, and keep building. Let’s get it!