After completing the universal loving-kindness I was
not able to do much in the shape of relaxing just like I was doing an exercise
in reading. Yet I do see if I was angry and using that as a way of calming down
(like counting to 10) it would be great as I would not be focusing on
the anger issues but switching the focus to others, taking the focus from a “me”
center to an “All of Us” center.
As I sit here after completing the assessment and
evaluating all four quadrants I can see that the biological quadrant is my
focus. I looked at psycho-spiritual quadrant and I am an encourager and walk in
this gifting daily. The interpersonal quadrant is flourishing well at this
point in my life, yet I know there is times when I will need to heal and grow
in this area. The worldly quadrant seems to come easy most of the time as I feel
connected to society am active in the community, and love to talk with others
about my experience. Now for the biological quadrant, I need much attention in this
area. I am comfortable with the nutrition aspect but the fitness aspect needs
extra attention. I find it difficult to engage in workout activities due to the
heat (even with fans and air). I can set
it in the schedule and plan to follow through but something always seems to get
in the way, and then the exercise plan gets pushed out the door. I could invite
a friend to come workout with me but I just haven’t so… The self-regulation
part is another area that needs much attention as I struggle with self-control
when it comes to eating and self –esteem when it comes to feeling good about
the way I procrastinate on the whole biological quadrant.
I think I am going to call a friend and see if they
would like to come and workout with me 3 days a week early in the morning
before it get hot or the schedule gets filled.
Pam12
Hello Pam, I truly enjoy your posts. This again is great. I am impressed by your self assessment section. I also understand the difficulties of the self esteem, eating and procrastination. It is easier said then done when setting up a plan of working out. Yet I do know that once you begin the workouts after some time that it becomes a way of life. I have overcome major eating disorders from my weight loss. Yet the one I struggle with still is binge eating. I am a trainer and fitness competitor so my diet has to be one point 9 months out of the year for shows. I am not able to deviate in the slightest bit. SO once I hit my "off season" I binge and can pack on 20 - 30 pounds easily with in two months. THis is an area I intend of working on and putting a halt to asap. So I know it can be done. Best of luck and stay focused and positive!! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Pam,
ReplyDeleteYou have some great solutions to correct your biological aspect towards exercise. It was a challenge to me a few years ago but focus and intent will reflect in the mirror once used consistently; self-control and self-esteem are also benefits of that thinking. We must start with the idea we are precious and worthy. Loving ourselves is the most precious gift and it reflects in what we look like as well. Thinking you are thin already will get your body metabolism working in your favor and set the ball in motion for the other outcomes you seek. I think that I am thin and I do what is necessary to get there. That means exercising four to seven days a week, early when I have energy and mostly in the house in front of my television (P90X). It’s a priority and focus deal! Once you do that you won’t want to mess up your efforts by eating badly and that leads to higher self-esteem mentally and later in front of the mirror.
Dacher, E. S. (2006). The Integral the Path to Human Flourishing Health. Laguna Beach, CA : Basic Heaith Publication.