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Urban Grind | How to Build a Mentality That Moves You Forward
Tips on rewiring self-talk, overcoming mental blocks, and developing a growth mindset in fitness and life.
In every fitness journey, there’s a moment when physical strength isn’t enough. When your legs are tired, your energy is low, and fatigue sets in, the only thing left to carry you is your mindset. The truth is, transformation starts in your mind before it ever shows up in your body, and we’ve located 5 digestible steps to propel you onward and upward. This month, as we focus on freedom and choice, let’s talk about how to build a mentality that moves you forward, not just in workouts but in life.
Urban Grind Personal Development Starts with Self-Awareness
Start with self-awareness, Not Self-Judgment.
Before a change can take place, you must evaluate where you are mentally and emotionally.
Ask yourself:
What thoughts come up when I struggle during a workout?
Do I talk to myself like a coach or a critic?
Am I moving from a place of punishment or power?
Freedom starts with the choice to be kind to yourself first.
Reframe Failure as Feedback.
Setbacks are a part of the process, not proof that you’re not meant to succeed. Mentally strong people use failure as information, not identity.
Try this:
Instead of saying “I messed up,” say, “That didn’t work–what can I try next time?”
This simple reframing turns obstacles into opportunities. That’s how momentum is built.
3. Create a Personal “Why” that’s bigger than looks.
You won’t always feel like showing up. Your motivation will fluctuate. What keeps you going is a purpose that runs deeper than a six-pack.
Examples:
“I move so I have energy to play with my kids.”
“I train to feel strong, confident, and grounded.”
“I work out to care for my mental health.”
When your why is strong, your excuses get quieter.
Embrace the power of Choice.
Every time you show up for yourself–whether that’s doing a workout, choosing a nourishing meal, or taking a rest day– you’re practicing freedom.
You’re proving: I’m not a slave to old patterns. I choose what builds me.
That kind of power compounds over time.
Practice Mental Reps Like You Do Physical Ones.
Practice Mental Reps Like You Do Physical Ones.
Mentality is a muscle. And like any muscle, it gets stronger through reps:
Affirmations before workouts
Breath work during high-stress moments
Reflective journaling at the end of the week, these small practices add up to big shifts in how you see yourself, and what you believe you’re capable of.
Urban Grind doesn't just create Physical Strength
The strongest people in the room aren’t always the ones lifting the most—they’re the ones who choose to show up when it would’ve been easier to quit.
This July, challenge yourself to lead from the mind first. Choose growth over comfort, kindness over criticism, and commitment over perfection. That’s the mentality that moves you forward.
Reach out today to get in touch with one of our coaches to help you create the best version of yourself!
