For my current DnD character- Wisdom is the dump stat (technically intelligence is too 😅).

It allows him to be a powerhouse on the battle field and it fits the roleplaying because he's a Triton who grew up under the sea in a very different society. So on land he's pretty ignorant.
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But in real life dumping your wisdom and intelligence is not a good idea!
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​Personally I don't want to dump any stats in real life but especially not wisdom!!
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​Here's why...

Checking out the Stat Guide you'll notice wisdom is the "Habit Building" attribute.
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​High Wisdom = Good + Strong Habits
​Low Wisdom = Bad / No Habits
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​And since I've been an in-person personal trainer since 2017 I've come to learn that habits are what makes or breaks results.

I don't want to say wisdom is more important than the other stats- because it all depends on context.
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​But when it comes to building the other stats- Wisdom wins.
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​Being in the fitness space as long as I have, I've seen a lot of people who want to make dramatic changes.
​I've also seen a lot of trends pop up.
​- Vegan
​- Keto
​- Carnivore
​- Whole 30
​- 75 Hard
​Etc.
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​When trends pop up, or when people have a boost of motivation, they make dramatic changes to their fitness / nutrition.
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​This is great! Trying to implement changes to better one's self is how people become worthy of Mjölnir. (Thor's hammer)
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​But here's the deal.
​Changes to one's fitness / nutrition can be instant - The results we desire from said changes take time.
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​What I have seen over and over and over again...
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​People make the changes using constitution (mental grit / willpower) instead of wisdom.
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​And willpower only lasts as long as motivation does.
​And motivation wilts everyday results are not seen (which is most days).
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​Or the change implemented has an "end date" like Whole 30 or 75 Hard.
​Here's why timeline based changes aren't so good.
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​But let's straighten out this meandering path...
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​Unless you have a super high constitution stat- you won't be able to willpower your way to big changes that create results.
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​However...
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​Even if you have a fairly low wisdom stat- You can implement small habits fairly easily that create big changes overtime.

The first step to building a habit is figuring out what it needs to be.
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​This could be where the intelligence stat comes into play- But we'll just use some common examples.
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​The caveat here is that it all depends on you and what you already do.

Do Not Workout

If you don't workout- creating this habit could create a cascade of amazing changes and results.
​But where to start?
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​That depends on you.
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​Some folks will have no problem jumping into a 1-3 day gym routine (especially if they find a source of accountability)
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​Other folks might want to start with 15 minute workouts at home 2-4 days per week.

Figuring out where to start is half the battle- Which is why I created a quiz to help you figure out where to start and how to start > Check it out!
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​The key is finding something small enough to make it easy to implement but big enough to make a difference.
​- Finding 15 minutes every day to take a walk
​- Creating a morning mobility routine
​- Making quick recipes you like that align with your goals.
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​Once you have your habit to implement the focus switches to...
​- Eliminating obstacles
​- Building consistency
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​Every habit we try to implement will have obstacles.
​But once we break those down- it just becomes part of our daily / weekly routine.

By this point in my career I've heard about all the obstacles that get in the way of results.
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​Sometimes people just want to complain about them and not actually break them down 😅
​But I have thought of ways to help whether my clients want them or not!
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​In my experience the obstacles come down to a lack of...
​- Time
​- Energy
​- Know How
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​Most people know getting more steps in will be beneficial.
​Most people know they should get more fruits, veggies, protein, or water.
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​But a lack of time, energy, or know how keeps them from getting it done.

The thing is, we do have the time and energy we're just using it for other things.
We might not have the know how, but that's pretty easy to get nowadays.

Cooking A Nutritious Meal:

​Time Obstacle Fix: Cooking only takes 5-15 minutes of active attention.
- Cook a one pan meal that give you 3-6 meals and only takes 30 minutes.
- Cook while you watch Netflix on your laptop.
- Do dishes on the side.

Energy Obstacle Fix: Cooking a meal that gives 3-6 servings only takes 30 minutes.
- When do you have 30 minutes worth of energy (and time)?
- Cook while you watch Netflix on your laptop.
- Meal prep 2 different big batch meals on Sunday after coffee (This should not take more than 45 minutes and give you 6-10 meals for the week)

Know How Obstacle Fix: Cooking is easier than you think!
- Heres is an example of how I get it done.
​Gimme a follow if you want to see more easy cooking stuff 😉

Getting More Exercise:
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​Time Obstacle Fix: Exercise doesn't need to take a ton of time.
- 15 minute at home workout routines.
- Scheduled gym sessions on your most flexible days.
- 15 minute walk everyday after lunch.

Energy Obstacle Fix: Energy can be produced when necessary.
- Jam out to your favorite music.
- Workout early- right after coffee.
- Use a walking pad while you watch Netflix or work on a hobby.

Know How Obstacle Fix: Don't overthink where / how to start.
- Reach out to a pro.
- Google (or ask Ai) relevant exercises for your ability level.
​Feel free to reach out! Message on IG
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​I can't go into all of the hypothetical scenarios of how to break down specific obstacles for specific habits.
​But if you shoot me a message I will create a gameplan with you! Message on IG
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​Until then, even though he's super cool- Try not to be like my DnD character and start building up your Wisdom Stat!!