Rediscover Your Athlete Within

…and it’s a wrap for June. It was great to work with many of you yesterday in Sydney for your 1:1 DNS session. So much progress 💕 and general awesomeness. See you next month 🙏

One of the hardest thing for me is to fill lunch boxes day in day out. The Italian in me wants to give the kids a 3-course gourmet lunch (like OF COURSE!) but the reality is….it just can’t be done. I don’t have the time and they don’t have the time….they want to eat quickly and play! So we make sure to add a variety of yummy healthy options and some days I do sneak in pasta to appease my inner “mamma”, just like today. Always open for suggestions and ideas….bring them on!

Shout out to all the parents, aunties and uncles, carers and generally awesome people who do lunchboxes every day! It’s a task and a half 💕 🙏

We all love a great hero story and the upcoming Olympics will definitely set the stage for many inspiring narratives. Cody Simpson recently shared his story and it really caught my eye: the rock star who jumped back in the pool with a dream of an Olympic medal.

Of course he comes in as the underdog, not favoured by those in the know, but his effort and determination in his 4-year campaign look unquestionable. Why has Cody caught my eye? More than just the future pull of winning a medal, he swims with a much deeper purpose: he’s doing it for his 12 year old self.

By rediscovering his own athlete within, he has rekindled that deeper love he knew as a 12 year old boy. It is not at all about the swimming, but about being true to what he cherishes, deep within, to himself.

The result, Cody has made a dent in the current swimming trials, he has already out swam his personal best with a chance for the selectors to pick him for a relay in Paris. And today he’s going to give it all he and his 12 year old self have in the tank to take the dream one step further. His main event, the 100m butterfly, is on today. I know I will be watching and cheering him on.

Cody Simpson’s raw admission ahead of Olympic qualifying battle Cody Simpson has opened up ahead of his events at the Australian swimming trials this week.

Workshop time. Last Saturday I had the pleasure to introduce a wonderful group of Pilates student to the world of body awareness, breathing and movement to help them open up to more possibilities. Our bodies and minds can sometimes stop us from reaching our goals and dreams. It was amazing to see this great bunch embrace new concepts, play full out and achieve incredible breakthroughs.
Thank you so much to Jo Eason - instructor at Cygnet Pilates - for the opportunity and trust. We had so much fun and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

Hands up who's already given up on their NY resolutions :) well we get it, it can be hard to bring about change and stay motivated through the year. Not being on track can make you feel disappointed and discouraged. But it's only February folks. Plenty of time to gear up and go after what you're wanting to achieve. To help you out, have a read at our latest blog - my top 5 tips on how to keep your resolutions alive.

5 tips to keep your New Year’s resolutions alive | Brett Lillie A lot of people ask me what Rediscover Your Athlete Within is all about and who is it for. My answer, really, is simple..

This morning I was out running with our son and we came upon a little orphaned wallaby. Alex went into full wildlife warrior mode, managed to catch her, brought her home, called the amazing staff at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and organised a carer. It was the most unexpected morning and of course the twins thought it was an early Christmas present. It really was ❤️

Ok, confession time. When it comes to orofacial pain I’m a bit of a nerd so I'm absolutely loving the line up of speakers at the ANZAOP conference. Beginning the day with Prof Clauw on chronic pain. I'm in heaven :)

We absolutely love our community (both right here on FB and in Hobart) and feel very lucky to have such an amazing bunch of people in our lives. We just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the one and only Michelle and her amazing team at the Lenah Valley Newsagency & Post Office. Ever since we walked through the door of their shop to send our very first book, they've been nothing but supportive, helpful and encouraging...our very own cheering squad :) Next week our book will be on display and we hope our message will reach more and more people here in Lenah Valley, our home. Michelle, John, Sarah...you are true gems, we couldn't be any more grateful 🙏🧡. Lisa and Brett

David Frizzell of Team guru is on a mission to help leaders develop healthy, happy and effective teams. We had a great chat in his 200th podcast episode (how special is that!) - one that could have gone on for hours!
We dived into the core concept of Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within. Movement was the hero for sure, but even more so, we talked about the importance of tapping into our past, our glory days, and update that version of ourselves to make it a positive relevance for us today.

You can all have a listen to the episode on David's website
https://www.teams.guru/podcast/rediscover-your-athlete-within/

Thanks for having me David - it was just awesome!

Episode 200 | Rediscover Your Athlete Within | Brett Lillie - Team Guru Too busy or tired to find your exercise mojo? Here's a practical guide to help you rediscover your athlete within.

SUCCESS STORY: Be inspired by the wonderful Amy as she rediscovers her Athlete Within 🙃😁

Heal with Laser - YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

Amy's success story No words can describe Amy's feeling.... :)THANK YOU to our friends at Heal With Laser for the fun and support,

A lot of people ask me WHY it's important to rediscover the Athlete Within. The simplest answer is so you can find your mojo back, love being active again and move your body for a healthier you. But even more so, because when you are centred and connected to your true YOU, YOUR Athlete Within, you can break habits, barriers and beliefs that are holding you back. The aim is longevity, a life well lived, on your own terms. It's about giving yourself the opportunity to go after what you really wish for and be the best version of you.

Love it so much when our readers send us pictures of them chilling with our book ❤️ New York, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Alice all the way to sunny South Australia…Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within is doing the rounds 🥰

“I DON'T HAVE AN ATHLETE WITHIN!” is one of the most popular comments I hear when I talk to people about my book - followed by the funniest anti-athletic stories (think horizontal running, couch surfing, sitting olympics - the list goes on). And I always love to challenge them by asking what is their definition of an athlete. The conversation becomes serious all of a sudden because for them an athlete is indeed someone who takes their life and skills very seriously, they have goals and aspirations, they are masters at their art and perform at the top of their abilities.

My definition of an athlete is a bit different. I firmly believe every one of us has athletic skills developed through years of practice that we can tap into to transform, achieve and grow. The 10-step process behind Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within helps uncover exactly this, what YOU are already good at, what YOU love about life, what YOU aspire to, how YOU see yourself living the rest of your life and how YOU can achieve it.

I coach people to help them
- Change beliefs to unlock limitless possibilities
- Train their mindset to stay on track and deal with setbacks
- Find joy in movement and feel connected to their true YOU
- Increase energy to promote change
- Inject movement into their daily routine (at work too) to unlock creativity
- Embrace an active lifestyle for longevity.

The answers are within you, YOUR Athlete Within.

The Australian Business Book Awards entries are in. It feels surreal to be featured amongst so many incredible books. This is such a "pinch me" moment and I'm just grateful for the support of the many people who helped us get right here.

Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within is a transformational journey that touches people on a deep personal level but shows its ripple effects in every aspect of life. It is only when we adopt an active lifestyle and are able to inject movement even into our working schedules, that we are fully able to tap into our creativity, perform at our peak, maximise productivity and efficiency. When we move we access so much more of our brain matrix, we create new neuro-pathways, we concentrate better, we see the bigger picture, a different angle, we become more curious, we find better solutions. Movement gets us unstuck and flowing, body connected to the mind, and that's where the magic truly happens.

2023 Gallery — The 2023 Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards

WANT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION of Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within? Well, it's out now on Audible and all the other audiobook platforms. Could be your new "soundtrack" to your daily walk :)
https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Rediscover-Your-Athlete-Within-Audiobook/B0CC6JFCWZ?loginAttempt=true

THIS IS SUCH A COOL READ! Awesome and easy flexercises to do on the run (and even from your desk) to help you rediscover and nurture YOUR Athlete Within.

This book really resonates with me. See, not all Athletes Within are created equal :) Dr Brett has a very strong internal drive that pushes him to move every day and in any way he can. I find my motivation more in the external world (it's just the way my mindset is built). A gorgeous sunny day makes me want to move. A walk and a chat with my friends is my favourite cardio.

It's about finding fun and creative ways to be active and keep moving as part of your lifestyle.
Enjoy
Lisa

It’s official! Dr Brett is now working with clients in Hobart at the wonderful Chirolife practice. Part jungle, part healing haven, this is where the magic happens 🪄❤️ 🌱 Come see us - 88 Collins Street, right in the heart of the city.

She "shattered her personal best by 8cm" and then, in a heartfelt moment, split gold with her American rival. Being your Athlete Within is never about winning. It’s about what the experience gives, the lifelong memories and connections, emotions that sing to your core. Achievements with real meaning are that much sweater and will stay with you forever, giving you motivation, joy and purpose.

'Want to share?': Aussie splits gold medal with rival 'It is unbelievable'

Under the Tuscan sun! Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within italian style ❤️ 🇮🇹 enjoy the read

One day to go! Very much looking forward to having an awesome chat with .tv - Join us live tomorrow morning at 8:30AM. We’ll be talking about my book Rediscover Your Athlete Within and dive deep into some of the stories and pointers to help you uncover and unleash your own Athlete Within. 🧡 🧡🧡

Podcast time! Discussing our book Rediscover YOUR Athlete Within with some incredible hosts. I can’t wait to share more details with you ❤️

Rediscovering YOUR Athlete Within means finding a way to be active to give yourself the chance at living your best life, your future, on your own terms. It’s finding your mojo, what makes you tick and your heart sing: the aim being longevity. One of my heroes is Howard Tucker, who at the tender age of 101, is still practicing as a Neurologist. Here are his top 3 tips on longevity - all things that ring true for YOUR Athlete Within. Everything is possible.

I'm A 101-Year-Old Neurologist: This Is The Secret Sauce Of Longevity It's simpler than you think.

Oh what a feeling! Having our book on the shelves is the most surreal and rewarding thing of all. This is a very proud moment. But also….GO GET YOUR COPY 🙂 ❤️

I'm so excited to let you all know I'm recording the audiobook version of "Rediscover Your Athlete Within".
Today was DAY 1 at SquareSound in Melbourne. Everyone has been absolutely fantastic at the studio - they guided me through the whole process with poise, professionalism and a lot of patience :) I have three more days of recording this week - I will report back when it's all done.

https://squaresound.com.au/

We get asked many times "What is rediscovering YOUR athlete within?".

In a nutshell, this is a process, where you go right back into your past to reconnect to that part of you that loved being active, just because it was fun or it took you places, or it made you feel invincible, free, powerful...happy. And then harnessing all the skills you already have to apply them to the now, YOUR now, so you can live an active life and open up possibilities to the future you've always dreamt of but never dared to chase.

The key is defining YOUR athlete. Who are you when you are active, what gets you motivated, how do you find fulfilment in what you do and, most importantly, WHY. See, YOUR athlete within can be anything. Mine is a skier and a forager (nothing to do with the olympics). When I'm on a slope on my skis or when I'm out in the streets walking everywhere looking for food to put on my family's plate, that's when I don't even know i'm exercising, moving, being one with what resonates with me. I'm just in the moment, savouring every second of it, giving my body a workout on a physical AND emotional level.

This is the Athlete Within.

Here's a post we wrote a few weeks back on the process behind our book and the concept of rediscovering the athlete within.
I'm curious to see who YOUR athlete within is.

What is Rediscover Your Athlete Within? | Brett Lillie A lot of people ask me what Rediscover Your Athlete Within is all about and who is it for. My answer, really, is simple and it often hits people in the face as they expect something elaborate, hard to achieve, that – sadly – doesn’t last the test of time. Well, the secret is move!...

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