Knowing who you are and where you are is important to progress in personal growth and development. If I had to make a wheel to ride on from my physical, spiritual and psychological well-being, it would be a bumpy ride. On a scale of 1-10, my physical well-being is about a 7. I have lost a lot of weight, and kept it off for a couple of years now. Although, I have a ways to go, and my self image hasn't caught up with the scale. My spiritual growth: I give it a 5. I practice daily meditation and set time aside to reflect on my higher power and what my "true" purpose in this life was, is, and can be. Psychologically, ugh...I'm embarrassed to say would only rate a 4. My mind can be a mess! Over thinking things, stressing about what I should be doing, what I should have accomplished, did I meet my deadlines; you know the drill. But who is setting the bar so high? Why do I feel I have such a hard time meeting the standard? It's me and my own destructive chatter in my head that is slowing me down. So here I am, bumping down the rode of life like a wooden wheel that resembles more of a badly damaged bike rim after riding down Main St. and hitting every pot hole possible. So to smooth things out I have set my intentions on concrete ways to improve every aspect of my life.
Physical exercise is such an important part of my day. Just walking outside can make all the difference for me. Walking helps with maintaining my weight loss goals, while allowing me time to quite my mind and minimize the chatter. Afterwards, practicing some yoga poses releases stress from my body and mind. Soft music in the background helps me focus on my breathing and moves me to a more balanced state. I do have some days of intense interval workouts, but for me, a long walk in the park is total restoration.
Tonight I will practice a new relaxation exercise...It takes a lot to shut this mind down, even for a minute. I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me luck.
Rozelle,
ReplyDeleteI can relate very much to setting the bar high for yourself and doing so much that mentally it is hard to focus. I believe that we as women have been multitasking so many years and on so many things in our lives we forget about the one person who needs the most-self. That is not to say we should be selfish and kick everyone to the curb but how can you take of others if you are a mess?
Those long walks of rejuvenation and meditation are dear to me as well and I truly need them to help me keep a positive attitude. I love that feeling of clear going through my lungs and the many sounds of nature. The beauty in it all is simple and amazing.
Much Success,
Desiree Stroder
Mrs. Clark, I commend you on your weight loss journey. I have been told in therapy, after losing weight without trying, that weight can be a rather large emotional barrier figuratively and literally. I also just wanted you to know that you are not alone in struggling with your mental state. For me it is a constant daily struggle. I wish you much luck on your journey, I just try to have a good time and go big or go home, lol.
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