Do you approach a tough day like any other day? 

The problem is that too many tough days can lead to problems such as burnout.

And if you are like most people, life isn’t set up in a way that you can simply go off grid and recharge when you need to. 

Thus, a key to successful lifestyle change is being able to play defense—to preserve your mental energy for when it’s required. 

Which means knowing what your defense day looks like ahead of time.  

The parallels with sports are obvious. Defense wins games and teams without a game plan don’t tend to fare well.  

You’ll want to make your own game plan when you have a clear head and are well rested. And you’ll want your plan to be simple—one that you can easily turn to when you need it.