External Control vs Internal Regulation - Olivia Oneid
Published on: 08/05/2026
POV you only feel in control when you’re dieting. At the surface, it looks like a discipline issue.
Mindset

POV you only feel in control when you’re dieting. At the surface, it looks like a discipline issue.

There’s been a lot of attention around places like Diamond Gym because the training looks rough.

Idealism kills perfectionism This is a conversation I’ve been having a lot with clients lately. The difference between idealism and perfectionism. We talk a lot inside MAP about not needing to be "perfect," but some people take that to mean they need to let go of their high standards to be more consistent. That’s not it.

Everyone feels tired, feels unmotivated and can come up with a reasonable excuse. The difference isn’t who feels it. The difference is who lets it decide.