Plateaus are rough, especially when your brain feels just as drained as your body. I’ve been coaching long enough to know the physical side adjusting volume, tweaking macros, dialing in recovery but the mental side can be a beast. Some days, even the thought of another heavy squat session feels exhausting.
What’s your go-to trick for flipping the mental switch when you’re fried? Do you lean on visualization, take a deload week to reset, or maybe switch up training styles for a bit? I’ve had athletes swear by setting tiny daily goals just to build momentum, but I’m curious what’s worked for others. Let’s hear your strategies sometimes the best fixes come from outside the box.