Coaching From The Inside Out
We have entered the self evaluation portion of Life Coaching class. In this “module” we are learning to Coach from the Inside Out. After all – if we have our own unresolved issues in life how are we going to be able to handle the issues our clients might have? I’m taking this portion of the class very seriously and am working on reducing the “Gnats” and “Sufferings” from my life this week. Homework = list 100 energy drainers and 100 energy gainers. My list is growing daily on both measures! The point of the exercise is to recognize those items we aren’t consciously aware of that might be adding stress to our days – and then do something about them. {ie: chose to ignore them and they’ll go away, choose to address the matter and fix it, choose to address the matter and realize it’s not that big a deal in the first place.}
My parents arrived safe and sound last Thursday and we’ve been having fun visiting. They’re off for the afternoon themselves and I’ve been catching up on a few internet type things – like paying my bills and writing this blog. I’m using their visit as a means of holding myself accountable in getting things done around here. I won’t allow myself to put things off any longer – and showing my parents I’m making forward progression in life is the best thing I can do for myself.
One issue I’ve had was hiding behind the Internets and living my life virtually. I’ve taken the steps I need to the past two days to correct that issue – and one step wasn’t taken well over at the Biggest Loser League. In order for me to become the best person I can be – I need to step away from the addiction that is the computer and actually live my life. So I’m won’t be spending as much time online as I have in the past. I see this as a HUGE progression back in to reality for me … and this is the last push I need to make of myself in fighting for my overall health and mental state. I need to re-enter the world of real people – this move will help me achieve that goal. I need to stop talking about what I want to do … and just do it!
Sometimes you have got to be a little bit selfish in order to do what is best for YOU!
Working Out - Whew!
I’ve just put together the BowFlex that I bought for John a few Christmases ago – and after having moved it upstairs. I”m waiting for the manual to finish printing so that I can learn the proper way to use this beast. I really enjoyed working with weights in high school – so I’m hoping that some enthusiasm comes through now that I’m old and decrepit.
I got great news at the doctor this morning. My thyroid levels are perfect, I”m no longer anemic, and I’ve not developed any other complications due to obesity. So it’s time for me to get back on track and lose the rest of my weight. So I can be the best possible me there is!
You have no idea how empowering it is to know exactly what you want to do – and to take the steps towards reaching that goal. I’m feeling happy happy today!
I need to do some self-evaluating on how much computer time I’m spending. I think it’s gotten a bit out of control.
I was spending literally three hours a day over at the Biggest Loser League – answer PM’s, trying to help people fix technical issues, fighting the slow site speed. I had to do something about it.
Now that I have free time though … I’m sitting here trying to figure out what to work on first! haha!
Awesome! I am so glad to hear your medical conditions are improving so much! Don’t sweat the whole BLL thing. Jillian and Bob have both said numerous times that we all need to be a little selfish at times and do what is best for us. Just keep doing what you are doing and don’t forget to start living life!